John G. Evans

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to John G. Evans (0-413639), Captain (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 Ck-47 Troop Carrier Aircraft in the 94th Troop Carrier Squadron, 439th Troop Carrier Group, NINTH Air Force, in action against the enemy in November 1942, in North Africa. The personal courage and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Evans on this occasion, at the cost of his life, have upheld the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 9th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces.

Allied Force Headquarters: General Orders No. 8 (1943)