AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  WWII
MODEL:  -

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Staff Sergeant John F. Carr for extraordinary achievement while serving as Ball Turret Gunner on twenty-five heavy bombardment missions over enemy-occupied Continental Europe. Displaying great courage and skill, Sergeant Carr, fighting from his gun position, has warded off many enemy attacks and has materially aided in the success of each of the twenty-five missions. The courage, coolness and skill displayed by Sergeant Carr on all these occasions reflect great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.