AWARDED DFC: 1
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Citation:  1.) The Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial combat flight as a Bomber Pilot for the 67th Bomber Squadron, 44th Bomber Group, Eighth Air Force, while completintg a tour of missions over enemy-occupied Continental Europe. Displaying great courage and superior piloting skills Captain Lavitt materially aided in the successful completion of these missions, and his actions were an inspiring example for his fellow flyers. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Lavitt reflect great credit upon himself and the Army Air Corps.