Ray L. Cox

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Ray L. Cox (0-380226), Captain (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-17 Heavy Bomber in the 19th Bombardment Group (H), FAR EAST Air Force, while participating in an air mission on 8 December 1941, against enemy Japanese targets in the Southwest Pacific Area. The personal courage and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Cox on this occasion have upheld the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the Far East Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces.