AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  WWII
MODEL:  B-24

Citation:  1.) The Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a bombardier, 466th Bombardment Group, European Theater of Operation, on 22 February 1945. On that date, Lieutenant Leopold demonstrated excellent bombing capabilities which resulted in 65 percent of the bombs landing within the 500 foot circle and 100 percent of the bombs landing within the 1000 foot circle over the target. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Leopold reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force. Herbert S. Leopold is a member of the Distinguished Flying Cross Society.