Robert D. Storovich
U.S. Strategic Forces in Europe, General Orders No. 19 (1944)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Robert D. Storovich, Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Tail Gunner on a B-24 Heavy Bomber in the 44th Bombardment Group (H), EIGHTH Air Force, while participating in a bombing mission on 1 October 1943, against enemy ground targets near Wiener-Neustadt, Germany. The personal courage and devotion to duty displayed by Staff Sergeant Storovich on this occasion have upheld the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 8th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces.
