Walter C. Sweeney
Hawaiian Department, U.S. Army, General Orders No. 155 (1942)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Walter C. Sweeney, Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps), U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Pilot of a B-17 Heavy Bomber in the 431st Bombardment Squadron, 11th Bombardment Group (H), HAWAIIAN Air Force, while participating in bombing missions from 3 to 6 June 1942, against enemy targets in the Pacific Theater of Operations. The personal courage and devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Colonel Sweeney on this occasion have upheld the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the Hawaiian Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces.
