(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 Second Lieutenant (Air Corps) George Hillegas England (ASN: 0-744186), United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Bombardier of a B-25 Medium Bomber in the 489th Bombardment Squadron, 340th Bombardment Group (M), NINTH Air Force, while participating in a bombing mission against enemy targets in Southern France, on or about 15 August 1944. The personal courage and zealous devotion to duty displayed by Second Lieutenant England on this occasion have upheld the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 9th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces.