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 Donald Wilson (ASN: 0-5190), 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 Deputy Chief of the Air Staff, Headquarters Army Air Forces, Washington, D.C.; and as Assistant Chief of Air Staff in charge of Operations, Commitments and Requirements, Headquarters Army Air Forces, Washington, D.C. General Wilson’s staff division was charged with numerous responsibilities, including the furnishing of personnel and airplane replacements to the overseas theaters. From January to March 1945, he made a trip to Guam, Leyte, New Guinea and Australia, and took part in the assault of Iwo Jima as an observer for the Commanding General, Army Air Forces. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Wilson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.