USMA Class of 1932. Cullum No. 9396.
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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 Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) Loren Boyd Hillsinger, United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy in aerial combat while serving as Air Officer, attached to the H.M.S. CALPE, in action against enemy forces on 19 August 1942, during the Allied Raid on the French port of Dieppe. During bombardment of his vessel by enemy aircraft, Colonel Hillsinger's foot was blown off by the bomb. Despite this severe injury he made his way to the S.C.B., where, though in great pain, he continued to act as aircraft lookout while lying on the deck. Colonel Hillsinger displayed courage in the face of great danger, upholding the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and contributed materially to the success of a mission of vital importance.
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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 Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) Loren Boyd Hillsinger, United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy in aerial combat while serving as Air Officer, attached to the H.M.S. CALPE, in action against enemy forces on 19 August 1942, during the Allied Raid on the French port of Dieppe. During bombardment of his vessel by enemy aircraft, Colonel Hillsinger's foot was blown off by the bomb. Despite this severe injury he made his way to the S.C.B., where, though in great pain, he continued to act as aircraft lookout while lying on the deck. Colonel Hillsinger displayed courage in the face of great danger, upholding the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and contributed materially to the success of a mission of vital importance.
USMA Class of 1932. Cullum No. 9396.
DSC Citation 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 Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) Loren Boyd Hillsinger, United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy in aerial combat while serving as Air Officer, attached to the H.M.S. CALPE, in action against enemy forces on 19 August 1942, during the Allied Raid on the French port of Dieppe. During bombardment of his vessel by enemy aircraft, Colonel Hillsinger's foot was blown off by the bomb. Despite this severe injury he made his way to the S.C.B., where, though in great pain, he continued to act as aircraft lookout while lying on the deck. Colonel Hillsinger displayed courage in the face of great danger, upholding the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and contributed materially to the success of a mission of vital importance.
DSC Citation 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 Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) Loren Boyd Hillsinger, United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy in aerial combat while serving as Air Officer, attached to the H.M.S. CALPE, in action against enemy forces on 19 August 1942, during the Allied Raid on the French port of Dieppe. During bombardment of his vessel by enemy aircraft, Colonel Hillsinger's foot was blown off by the bomb. Despite this severe injury he made his way to the S.C.B., where, though in great pain, he continued to act as aircraft lookout while lying on the deck. Colonel Hillsinger displayed courage in the face of great danger, upholding the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and contributed materially to the success of a mission of vital importance.
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