AWARDED DFC: 1
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Citation:  1.) The President of the United States is pleased to award the Distinguished Flying Cross to S/Sgt Kenneth E. Gooding for extraordinary achievement while serving as Gunner of a B-24 airplane on many bombardment missions over enemy-occupied Continental Europe. Displaying great courage and skill, this Enlisted Man, fighting from his gun position, has warded off many enemy attacks and has materially aided in the successful completion of each of these missions. The courage, coolness and exceptional skill displayed by this Enlisted Man on all these missions reflect the highest credit upon hmself and the Armed Forces of the United States.