(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Herman W. Visscher (ASN: 0-496093), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot of the 97th Fighter Squadron, 82d Fighter Group, FIFTEENTH Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the North African and Mediterranean Theaters of Action during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Herman W. Visscher (ASN: 0-496093), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot of the 97th Fighter Squadron, 82d Fighter Group, FIFTEENTH Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the North African and Mediterranean Theaters of Action during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Herman W. Visscher (ASN: 0-496093), United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot of P-38 Fighter Plane of the 97th Fighter Squadron, 82d Fighter Group, FIFTEENTH Air Force, in the North African Theater of Operations. On 8 February 1943, Lieutenant Visscher led one flight of his squadron in escorting eighteen B-25’s over Gabes Airdrome. Thirty enemy fighters attacked persistently, during, and after the successful bomb run. Lieutenant Visscher shot down one ME-109 and throughout a long running battle in which eight enemy fighters were destroyed, played a prominent part in repulsing many attacks against our bombers. Lieutenant Visscher’s determination and courageous leadership have reflected great credit upo0n himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Herman W. Visscher (ASN: 0-496093), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot of the 97th Fighter Squadron, 82d Fighter Group, FIFTEENTH Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the North African and Mediterranean Theaters of Action during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.