COLONEL JACK T. BRADLEY, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in action against the enemy, 28 May 1944. On this date while leading his squadron of fighter airplanes in escort of a large bomber formation attacking a highly important and exceedingly well defended target deep within Germany, Major Bradley observed a large group of enemy fighters about to attack the bombers. Without hesitation he directed his forces to give maximum protection to the bombers and, although under repeated attack himself, dived fearlessly into the midst of the enemy formation and personally destroyed two enemy airplanes while his squadron accounted for ten. The enemy attack was so completely disorganized, that not a single enemy airplane reached the bombers. The outstanding heroism and skill displayed by major Bradley on this occasion reflect highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.