AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  -
MODEL:  B-25

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Frank J. Griffith for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the North African Theatre of Operations as Pilot of a B-25 type aircraft. On the Cancello marshaling yards in Italy. Although attacked by a strong formation of fighters on the approach to the target, the formation flying, the bomb run and bombing, the evasive action and the coordination with escort were so precisely timed that this mission was one of perfect execution. Many hits were scored in the marshaling yards and nearly all the buildings in the factory area and stores depot were heavily damaged. All choke points were blocked, suspending traffic to Salerno, Benevento, Capua and Naples. The formation leader's brilliant flying and errorless judgment under severest combat conditions were the basis for this outstanding achievement. Captain Griffith consistently has displayed outstanding gallantry and superb leadership in all of the missions he has led. His cool efficiency under fire and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.