AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  WWII
MODEL:  TBF Avenger

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Petty Officer William H. Mellon for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while assigned to VC-41 and USS Corregidor (CVE58) from 18 November 1943 to 28 July 1944. In the successful completion of these missions, Petty Officer Mellon contributed materially to the success of the United States efforts. By his undaunted courage, superb airmanship, and unyielding devotion to duty in the face of hazardous flying conditions, Petty Officer Mellon reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.