Kenneth G. Jewell

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Kenneth G. Jewell, First Lieutenant (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-24 Heavy Bomber in the 66th Bombardment Squadron, 44th Bombardment Group (H), EIGHTH Air Force, while participating in a bombing mission on 9 March 1944, against enemy targets in Germany. The personal courage and devotion to duty displayed by First Lieutenant Jewell on this occasion have upheld the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 8th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces.