AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  WWII
MODEL:  C-47

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Flight Officer Leonard W. Kriegman for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations, while assigned to the 2nd Troop Carrier Squadron, 443rd Troop Carrier Group. The airmanship and courage exhibited by Flight Officer Kriegman in the successful accomplishment of these missions over enemy territory, under extremely hazardous conditions, demonstrated his outstanding proficiency and steadfast devotion to duty. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Flight Officer Kriegman reflect great credit upon himself and the Army Air Force.