AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  -
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Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Karl L. Briel for outstanding and meritorious achievement while participating in operational and/or combat flights from bases in India to bases in China and return and from bases in China on missions over enemy territory where enemy fire was probable and expected. The individuals listed below accomplished their mission with distinction above and beyond that normally expected. Each of the following named officers and enlisted men have participated in operational and/or combat flights over extremely rugged terrain where unfavorable weather made flying hazardous. Each individual exhibited untiring energy and meticulous care while flying. Undaunted by the many hazards faced regularly and continuously, they performed their duties in such a manner as to reflect great credit to this Command and to the Army Air Forces.