Hoyt A. Jolly, Jr.
South West Pacific Area, General Orders No. 23 (1942)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Hoyt A. Jolly, Jr., First Lieutenant (Air Corps), U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as an Officer on a B-26 Medium Bomber in the 22d Bombardment Group (M), FAR EAST Air Force, while participating in bombing missions from 9 April 1942 to 14 May 1942, against enemy targets in the Southwest Pacific Area. The personal courage and devotion to duty displayed by First Lieutenant Jolly on this occasion have upheld the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the Far East Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces.
