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Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS (Gold Star in lieu of the Seventh Award) to First Lieutenant Richard L. Carlton United States Marine Corps Reserve for service as set forth in the following CITATION: For extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight with Marine Scout Bombing Squadron 331 from 7 to 12 September 1945. In the successful completion of these missions, First Lieutenant Carlton 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, First Lieutenant Carlton reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.