AWARDED DFC: 1
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Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting First Lieutenant Curtis J. Overdahl the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while serving as Navigator of a B-17 airplane on a number of bombardment missions over enemy-occupied Continental Europe. Displaying great courage and skill, Lieutenant Overdahl, fighting from his gun position, has warded off many enemy attacks and has materially aided in the success of each of these missions. The courage, coolness and skill displayed by Lieutenant Overdahl on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.