AWARDED DFC: 1
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Citation:  1.) The Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight against enemy forces in the Philippine Islands on 13 November 1944. As a section leader he took part in a bombing attack against an enemy cruiser which was left burning and sinking after the attack. Despite heavy anti-aircraft fire he pressed his attack to low altitude and obtained a direct hit on the enemy vessel. His courage and determination were at all times inspriring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.