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 Airman Third Class Keith A. Struckman for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight over enemy held North Korea on 1 December 1951. Flying as aerial gunner of a B-26 type aircraft, engaged in a night interdiction mission, Airman Struckman displayed outstanding skill and airmanship. Upon arrival in the target area Airman Struckman sighted an enemy convoy in the vicinity of Yangdok, Korea, and an attack was immediately initiated. Despite intense automatic weapons and small arms fire the attack was pressed until all ordnance had been expended. While the pilot was pressing the attack, Airman Struckman strafed the enemy gun positions with such accurate fire that several of the batteries were silenced. Airman Struckman also destroyed one enemy vehicle with his turret fire. As a result of this highly successful mission vital supplies and transportation facilities were destroyed. By his high personal courage, outstanding ability, and devotion to duty, Airman Struckman brought great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.