AWARDED DFC: 2
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Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Harold J. Kamps for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Navigator of a Patrol Plane in Photographic Squadron One during operations against enemy Japan forces in the South Pacific War Area from August 13 to September 9, 1943. Completing his twentieth mission during this period, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, (then Chief Aviation Pilot0 Kamps participated in photographic and reconnaissance deep in enemy territory and contributed materially to the successful photographic coverage of each target. His courage and devotion to duty in the face of enemy aerial oppositions and anti-aircraft fire were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

2.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Harold J. Kamps for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Navigator of a Patrol Plane in Photographic Squadron One during operations against enemy Japanese forces in the South Pacific War Area from December 1, 1943 to January 31, 1944. Completing his fortieth mission during this period, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, (then Chief Aviation Pilot) Kamps participated in vital photographic and reconnaissance missions and contributed materially to the successful photographic coverage of areas assigned. His courage and devotion to duty in the face of enemy aerial opposition and anti-aircraft fire were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.