AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  -
MODEL:  B-17

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Second Lieutenant Clarence L. Carson for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Co-Pilot of a B-17 airplane on twenty-five bombardment missions over enemy-occupied Continental Europe. Displaying great courage and skill, Lieutenant Carson has materially aided in the success of each of the twenty-five missions and his actions are an inspiring example for his fellow flyers. The courage, coolness and skill displayed by Lieutenant Carson on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.