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 Group Captain William Henry Garing, Royal Australian Air Force, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy in New Guinea, during the Papuan Campaign, 23 July 1942 to 8 January 1943. As Commander, Number 9 Operational Group, Royal Australian Air Force, Group Captain Garing displayed extraordinary courage, marked efficiency and precise execution of operations during the Papuan Campaign. The intrepidity and unselfish devotion to duty displayed by Group Captain Garing reflect highest credit upon himself and the Allied Forces.