Raymond H. Alsip
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Air Force
World War II
U.S. Army Forces in the South Pacific Area, General Orders No. 74 (1943)
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Raymond H. Alsip (35169026), Corporal, U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving in aerial action against enemy forces on 3 February 1943. Corporal Alsip’s unquestionable valor in aerial combat at the cost of his life is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.