William H. Garing
Home Town: Australia
Headquarters: South West Pacific Area, General Orders No. 5 (January 11, 1943)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to William H. Garing, Group Captain, Royal Australian Air Force, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy in action against enemy forces in New Guinea, during the Papuan Campaign, 23 July 1942 to 8 January 1943. As Commander, Number 9 Operational Group, Royal Australian Air Force, Group Captain Garing displayed extraordinary courage, marked efficiency and precise execution of operations during the Papuan Campaign.
