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 Staff Sergeant Israel J. Eiferman, United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary achievement, while serving with the distinction on numerous Special Operational missions over enemy occupied Europe during World War II. Each of these officers and enlisted men performed their duties with the utmost skill and their actions while engaged in combat with the enemy have been an example to their fellow crewman. The courage, determination and exceptional skill displayed by these individuals contributed materially to the successful completion of each of these missions and reflect highest credit upon themselves and the Armed Forces of the United States.