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

Citation:  1.) The name of the President of the United States, and by the direction of the Secretary of the Navy, and the Commander-in-Chief, United States Pacific Fleet, the Commander Escort Carrier Force, United States Pacific Fleet takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Guy Charles Lanza, Aviation Ordinance First Class, United States Navy for distinguishing himself by heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in military operations against the enemy in the Ryukyus Islands on 21 June 1945. Basis of award: Completion of twenty strikes against the enemy.