Lewis Hyde Brereton

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Service Cross to Lewis Hyde Brereton, Lieutenant General (Air Corps), U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as an Army Air Forces Commander, with the 1st Allied Airborne Army, in Europe. The gallant leadership, superb tactical ability and devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant General Brereton have upheld the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.