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

Citation:  1.) The Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement, while serving as Pilot of a B-17 airplane on twenty- five bombardment missions over enemy occupied Continental Europe. Displaying great courage and skill, Captain Fuhrmeister has materially aided in the success of each of the twenty-five missions and his actions are an inspiring example for his fellow flyers. The courage, coolness and skill displayed by Captain Fuhrmeister on all those occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. For the President of the United States, By command of Brigadier General WILLIAMS: BARTLETT BEAMAN Colonel, GSC, Official Chief of Staff.