AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  WWII
MODEL:  Bomber

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant Charles T. Jackson, Jr. of the Bombardment Squadron (M) for extraordinary achievement in aerial flight. On 26 May 1945, these pilots, navigators, and bombardiers led their formation through treacherous monsoon weather conditions over unfamiliar terrain requiring long periods of instrument flying deep into enemy territory where fighter interception was likely and expected, to attack a headquarters of the Japanese high command. Despite the many obstructing clouds in the target area and the evasive action which the pilots were forced to take to evade the intense and accurate anti-aircraft fire, the targets were successfully bombed. Although these officers were subjected to intense mental and physical strain on this long and grueling mission, they performed their duties with extraordinary leadership and determination, completing their assigned task with outstanding success. The leadership, ability and loyal devotion to duty displayed by these officers on this occasion reflect great credit on the Army Air Force of the United States.