John E. Krause

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to John E. Krause (0-425089), Major (Air Corps), U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as an Officer of a B-29 Very Heavy Bomber in the XXI Bomber Command, while participating in a bombing mission on 27 December 1944. The personal courage and devotion to duty displayed by Major Krause on this occasion have upheld the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.