William D. J. Jernigan

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to William D. J. Jernigan (0-422888), Captain (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-24 Heavy Bomber in the 830th Bombardment Squadron, 485th Bombardment Group (H), FIFTEENTH Air Force, while participating in a bombing mission against enemy targets in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. The personal courage and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Jernigan on this occasion have upheld the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 15th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces.