AWARDED DFC: 1
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Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant Francis W. Meyer for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight against the enemy on 14 January 1952. Flying an unarmed ...-80 type aircraft, Lieutenant Meyer took off under adverse weather conditions and rendezvoused with his fighter escort. Enroute to his target enemy jet fighters were encountered and Lieutenant Meyer's escort engaged the enemy causing him to continue deep into enemy territory unprotected. Fully aware of his immediate danger, Lieutenant Meyer successfully photographed his targets even though he encountered heavy and intense flak. After completing his target run, Lieutenant Meyer was attacked by a flight of enemy fighters, but through superior skill and knowledge, he evaded the enemy without sustaining damage. By his courage and devotion to duty, Lieutenant Meyer obtained information of immeasurable value for the United Nations Forces, thus reflecting great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.