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

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Staff Sergeant James H. McMahon for extraordinary achievement, while serving as Gunner of a B-24 airplane on many bombardment missions over enemy-occupied Continental Europe. Displaying great courage and skill, Staff Sergeant McMahon, fighting from his gun position has warded off many enemy attacks and has materially aided in the successful completion of each of these missions. The courage, coolness and exceptional skill displayed by Staff Sergeant McMahon on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Army Air Force of the United States.