Paul J. Stach

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Paul J. Stach (0-409775), 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-26 Medium Bomber in the 455th Bombardment Squadron, 323d Bombardment Group (M), NINTH Air Force, while participating in a bombing mission on 6 June 1944, against enemy targets in the European Theater of Operations. The personal courage and devotion to duty displayed by Major Stach on this occasion 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.