William H. Prince
South West Pacific Area, General Orders No. 34 (September 15, 1942)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to William H. Prince, Technical Sergeant, U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Gunner on a B-17 Heavy Bomber in the 19th Bombardment Group (H), FAR EAST Air Force, while participating in a bombing mission on 19 February 1942, against enemy targets in the Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations. The personal courage and devotion to duty displayed by Technical Sergeant Prince on this occasion have upheld the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the Far East Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces.
