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

Citation:  1.) The Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Mediterranean and North African theatres of operations. Showing a high order of courage, leadership and professional skill, these gallant air crew members have distinguished themdselves throughout many long and hazardous combat missions against the enemy despite severe and adverse weather conditions and enemy opposition by large numbers of fighter aircraft and intense, accurate and heavy anti-aircraft fire. Displaying great combat spirit and aggressiveness, these men have met, engaged and defeated the enemy regardless of the odds and only by extraordinary skill and fortitude are they able to fight their way through to the objective and aid in the grave damage inflicted upon the enemy. By their heroism, skill and airmanship, as shown throughout their combat careers, together with their intense devotion to duty during this period of intense combat operations against the enemy, these men have upheld the highest traditions of the Military Service, thereby reflecting great credit upon themselves and the Armed Forces of the United States of America.