John Philip Henebry

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to John Philip Henebry, Major (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-25 Medium Bomber in the 3d Bombardment Group (L), FIFTH Air Force, while participating in a bombing mission on 2 November 1943, against enemy surface targets at Rabaul, in the Southwest Pacific Area. The personal courage and devotion to duty displayed by Major Henebry on this occasion have upheld the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 5th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces.