John A. Alexander
U.S. Strategic Forces in Europe, General Orders No. 53 (1945)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to John A. Alexander, First Lieutenant (Air Corps), U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving in aerial combat against enemy forces on 25 December 1944. First Lieutenant Alexander’s unquestionable valor in aerial combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.
