AWARDED DFC: 6
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  WWII
MODEL:  -

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Corporal Frederick R. Scharnhorst for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight with Marine Scout Bombing Squadron 343 from 6 to 16 December 1944. In the successful completion of these missions, Corporal Scharnhorst 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, Corporal Scharnhorst reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service 6.) The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS (Gold Star in lieu of the Sixth Award) to CORPORAL FREDERICK R. SCHARNHORST UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS RESERVE for service as set forth in the following CITATION: For extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight with Marine Scout Bombing squadron 343 from 22 to 27 July 1945. In the successful completion of these missions, Corporal Scharnhorst 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, Corporal Scharnhorst reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Nava1 Service.