The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General Mervin Eugene Gross (ASN: 0-14907), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Chief of Requirements, Headquarters US Army Air Forces, from March 1942 to December 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Gross and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General Mervin Eugene Gross (ASN: 0-14907), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Chief of Staff, China Theater, from January 1945 to August 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Gross and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.