(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Staff Sergeant Peter Ladisic (ASN: 33675551), United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Tail Gunner on a B-24 Heavy Bomber in the 744th Bombardment Squadron, 456th Bombardment Group (H), FIFTEENTH Air Force, while participating in a bombing mission on 2 July 1944, against enemy targets in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations. The personal courage and zealous devotion to duty displayed by Staff Sergeant Ladisic 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.