Robert F. Travis
Headquarters, U.S. Strategic Forces in Europe, General Orders No. 87 (1944)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Robert F. Travis, Brigadier General, U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of the 41st Bombardment Wing, EIGHTH Air Force, while directing bombing missions from 31 August 1943 through 21 September 1944, against enemy targets in the European Theater of Operation. The gallant leadership, personal courage and zealous devotion to duty displayed by Brigadier General Travis 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.
Headquarters, U.S. Strategic Forces in Europe, General Orders No. 87 (1944)
