Gerald Sanford Witt

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Gerald Sanford Witt, First Lieutenant (Air Corps), U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Pilot of a B-24 Heavy Bomber in the 719th Bombardment Squadron, 449th Bombardment Group (H), FIFTEENTH Air Force, while participating in a bombing mission against enemy targets during World War II. The personal courage and zealous devotion to duty displayed by First Lieutenant Witt have upheld the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 15th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces.