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 Petty Officer Sylvan Silverman for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight with Patrol Bombing Squadron Twenty-one from 13 May to 28 July 1945. In the successful completion of these missions, Petty Officer Silverman 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, Petty Officer Silverman reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.