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The Distinguished Flying Cross was authorized by Section 12 of the United States Army Air Corps Act enacted by Congress on July 2, 1926, [12] as amended by Executive Order 7786 on January 8, 1938 [7] and USC 10, 9279. This act provided for the award to be given to any person who distinguishes themselves "by heroism or extraordinary achievement ...
Pages in category "Recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross (United States)" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 1,434 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. (previous page)
The President of the United States of America, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Captain Joseph McConnell Jr., United States Air Force, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations ...
He was awarded four Distinguished Flying Crosses, not for flying a certain number of missions but for specific acts of heroism, and 18 Air Medals. Then came the Air Force Cross , for which he was the first living recipient, the Silver Star , the Airman's Medal , the Purple Heart , and several foreign decorations.
In July 1942, Condon graduated from the Air Intelligence School at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He then served as a combat intelligence officer for the 98th Bomb Group based in Palestine. [2] Participating in Mediterranean Theatre operations, Condon earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and a Bronze Star Medal.
The Air Force Cross was established by Public Law (PL) 86-593 [9] on 6 July 1960 and made effective through an amendment to Title 10 USC, Section 8742; [1] July 6, 1960, by PL 86–593 in Chapter 857, Sections 8742, 8744 and 8745 of Title 10, USC to substitute "Air Force cross" for "Distinguished-service cross" and inserted "Air Force cross" in ...
US Air Force Command Pilot Badge: Medal of Honor: Silver Star: Legion of Merit: Distinguished Flying Cross: Meritorious Service Medal w/ 1 bronze oak leaf cluster: Air Medal w/ 1 silver and 2 bronze oak leaf clusters Air Force Commendation Medal: Combat Readiness Medal: American Campaign Medal: World War II Victory Medal: National Defense ...
Lieutenant Colonel Harry Herbert Crosby (April 18, 1919 – July 28, 2010) [1] was an American professor, author and B-17 Flying Fortress navigator. As an officer of the United States Army Air Forces in World War II, he flew 32 combat missions and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (with two oak leaf clusters), the Air Medal (with three oak leaf clusters), the Bronze Star, and the ...