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

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Patrick K. Casey, 31169677, Staff Sergeant, 526th Bombardment Squadron (H), Army Air Forces, United States Army. For extraordinary achievement, while serving as Waist Gunner on twenty bombardment missions over enemy occupied Continental Europe. Displaying great courage and skill, Sergeant Casey, fighting from his gun position has destroyed one enemy airplane, warded off many enemy attacks and has materially aided in the success of each of the twenty missions. The courage, coolness and skill displayed by Sergeant Casey on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.