AWARDED DFC: 1
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Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Junior Aviation Machinist's Mate Third Class Joe B. Knox for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving in Composite Squadron Ninety-one, attached to the U.S.S. Makin Island, in action against enemy Japanese forces in the Ryukyu Islands Area, from March 26 through May 31, 1945. Completing his twentieth mission during this period, Knox contributed materially to the success of his squadron. His gallant devotion to duty was in Keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Services.