AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  WWII
MODEL:  B-25

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Technical Sergeant Harry L. Lee, Jr., United States Marine Corps Reserve, for heroism and extraordinary achievement in aerial flight while serving as Navigator-Bombardier of a Twin-Engined Bomber Plane, in Marine Bomber Squadron SIX HUNDRED TWELVE during operations against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific War Area, from 3 to 23 July 1945. Completing his twentieth combat patrol mission during this period, Technical Sergeant Lee contributed materially to the success of his plane. His courage and devotion to duty in the face of enemy air opposition were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.