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 Lieutenant Junior Grade Mite Botean for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flights in operations against the enemy in the vicinity of the Volcano and the Ryukyu Islands. As pilot of an escort carrier-based torpedo plane during the period 16 February 1945 to 29 March 1945 he participated in twenty strikes and flights against enemy positions, installations, and material, inflicting extensive damage. His skill and courage were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.