Nelson Levi
U.S. Army Forces in the South Pacific Area, General Orders No. 15 (1943)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Nelson Levi, First Lieutenant (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-17 Heavy Bomber in the 11th Bombardment Group (H), THIRTEENTH Air Force, while participating in a bombing mission on 18 November 1942, against enemy targets in the South Pacific Area of Operations. The personal courage and devotion to duty displayed by First Lieutenant Levi on this occasion have upheld the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 13th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces.
