AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  -
MODEL:  PB-4Y2

Citation:  1.) The Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism and extraordinary achievement in aerial flight as Patrol Plane Commander of a PB4Y-2 in Patrol Bombing Squadron ONE HUNDRED EIGHT during operations against enemy Japanese forces in the Western Pacific War Area from March 27 to August 9, 1945. Participating in twenty missions during this period, Lieutenant Commander (then Lieutenant) Hartvig contributed materially to the success of his squadron. His courage and devotion to duty in the face of hostile anti-aircraft fire were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.