Samuel J. Wilson
U.S. Forces-Pacific, General Orders No. 45 (1945)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Samuel J. Wilson, Commander, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy from June to December, 1944. Commander Wilson’s outstanding accomplishments, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States.
