AWARDED DFC: 1
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Citation:  1.) The Commanding General APO 634 GENERAL ORDERS 19 March 1944 NUMBER 186 Under the provisions of Army Regulation 600-45, 22 September 1943, and pursuant to authority contained in Restricted TT Message No. 2139, Hq USSAFE, 11 January 1944, the DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS is awarded to the following named enlisted man, for extraordinary achievement, as set forth in citation. This individual has previously earned the Air Medal and Three Oak Leaf Clusters for wear therewith. JAMES C. CHITTENDEN, 16052234, Staff Sergeant, 409th Bombardment Squadron, 93rd Bombardment Group (H), Army Air Forces, United States Army. For extraordinary achievement, while serving as Engineer and Gunner on twenty-five bombardment mission over enemy occupied Continental Europe. Displaying great courage and skill, Sergeant Chittenden, 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 Chittenden on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. By Command of Lieutenant General Doolittle.