AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  -
MODEL:  B-24

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant Raymond D. Covert for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Pilot of a B-24 airplane on many bombardment missions over enemy occupied Continental Europe. Displaying great courage and skill, this Officer has materially aided in the successful completion of each of these missions, and his actions are an inspiring example for his fellow flyers. The courage, coolness and exceptional skill displayed by this Officer on all these occasions reflect great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.