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

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Robert Millington for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight with Marine Bombing Squadron 413 from 10 May to 23 August 1944. In the successful completion of these missions, Captain Millington contributed materially to the success of United States efforts. By his undaunted courage, superb airmanship, and unyielding devotion to duty in the face of hazardous flying conditions, Captain Millington reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.