Robert W. Barrall

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Robert W. Barrall, First Lieutenant (Air Corps), U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Member of the Crew of a B-17 Heavy Bomber in the 365th Bombardment Squadron, 305th Bombardment Group (H), EIGHTH Air Force, while participating in a bombing mission on 15 May 1943, against enemy ground targets at Wilhelmshaven, Germany. The personal courage and devotion to duty displayed by First Lieutenant Barrall 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.