Editing Curtis LeMay (section)

===Distinguished Service Cross citation===
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:LeMay, Curtis E.
:Brigadier General (then Colonel), U.S. Army Air Forces
:4th Bomb Wing, Eighth Air Force
:Date of Action:  August 17, 1943

:Citation:

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 Brigadier General [then Colonel (Air Corps)] Curtis Emerson LeMay, United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Pilot of a B-17 Heavy Bomber and Commander of the 4th Bomb Wing, Eighth Air Force, while participating in a bombing mission on 17 August 1943, against enemy ground targets in the European Theater of Operations. General LeMay, fully realizing the extent of the hazards involved, although not required to participate through obligation or reason of duty, undertook the responsibility of directing this mission. In spite of heavy enemy fighter attack and antiaircraft fire, General LeMay led the formation to target, accomplished his mission, and led the return to a friendly base. His courage, coolness, and skill on this occasion were an inspiration to his men and reflect great credit upon himself, the 8th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces.<ref name="valor.militarytimes.com">{{cite web|url=https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/6129 |title=Valor awards for Curits LeMay|website=Military Times |access-date=2023-10-24}}</ref>