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 Technical Sergeant William R. Wilson (ASN: 18045052), United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Top Turret Gunner on twenty-five heavy bombardment missions over enemy occupied Continental Europe. Displaying great courage and skill, Sergeant Wilson, fighting from his gun position, has warded off many enemy attacks and has materially aided in the success of each of the twenty-five missions. The courage, coolness, and skill displayed by Sergeant Wilson on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.