Major James A. Goodson of the 4th Fighter Group is awarded the Distinguished Service Cross by General Carl A. Spaatz. Handwritten caption on reverse: '55FG, 141.' Printed caption on reverse: '52408 A.C. England - General Carl A. Spaatz, Commanding General of Strategic Air Forces in Europe pins Distinguished S Cross on Major James A. Goodson of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, "for extraordinary heroism in action with the... On two separate occasions Major Goodson as 8th A.F. fighter pilot and squadron commander attacked superior numbers of enemy fighters, shooting down three and damaging one in these actions. U.S. Air Force Photo.'