Synopsis: Captain Wetmore's unquestionable valor in aerial combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 8th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces. First Lieutenant Thornell's unquestionable valor in aerial combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 8th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces. TracesOfWar.com tells you more! The personal courage and zealous devotion to duty displayed by First Lieutenant Via on this occasion have upheld the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 8th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces. Headquarters: European Theater of Operations, U.S. Army, General Orders No. War Department, General Orders No. The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Arthur H. Wright, Jr., Second Lieutenant (Air Corps), U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy in action against enemy forces during World War II. Synopsis: Synopsis: The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to James Van Ness (12049940), Technical Sergeant, U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Flight Engineer and Gunner on a B-24 Heavy Bomber in the 345th Bombardment Squadron, 98th Bombardment Group (H), NINTH Air Force, while participating in a bombing mission on 1 August 1943, against the Ploesti Oil Refineries in Rumania. 30 (1942) The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to William B. Wherry (6246992), Technical Sergeant, U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Gunner on a B-25 Medium Bomber in the 13th Bombardment Squadron, 3d Bombardment Group (L), FAR EAST Air Force, while participating in a bombing mission on 25 May 1942, against enemy targets in the Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations. Synopsis: Only one medal was received. The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Charles E. Trimingham (0-727282), Second Lieutenant (Air Corps), U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Pilot of a B-17 Bomber in the 65th Bombardment Squadron, 43d Bombardment Group (H), FIFTH Air Force, while participating in a bombing mission on 26 June 1943, against enemy forces over Vunakanau Aerodrome, near Rabaul, New Britain. 23 (1944), WESTBROOK, ROBERT B. Reloading completed, but ammunition boxes not removed, a second wave of enemy planes attacked, approaching directly toward him at low altitude. 86 (1943), WHELESS, HEWITT T. Synopsis: The success of the mission was dependent entirely upon the skill, courageousness and unfaltering devotion to duty of the crew members of the airplanes participating, who unhesitatingly entered into the attack at great personal risk to their own lives in the face of concentrated gunfire of the Japanese Naval forces and fighter planes. 26.1.... View James Chilton Francis Hayter, DFC's genealogy profile In defense of the Philippine Islands against Japanese aerial attack, on this date Captain Villamor engaged and shot down one enemy fighter. Home Town: Minot, North Dakota, *TOOMEY, WINSTON M. (KIA) The personal courage and zealous devotion to duty displayed by Captain Thornbrough on this occasion have upheld the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 11th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces. Born: January 28, 1920 at Charleston, Illinois In addition to his Distinguished Service Cross, Technician Third Grade Henry J. Kucharski also earned the Silver Star twice in World War II.. One outstanding write-up on this page is for Tech 5 Richard F. Linn. Home Town: Clifton Forge, Virginia, VIA, JAMES E. (MIA-KIA) 61 (1943) The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Greeley B. Williams (17003441), Private First Class, U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy in aerial combat while serving with the 19th Bombardment Group (H), FAR EAST Air Force, in action against enemy forces on 8 December 1941, during the Japanese bombardment of the airfield in the Philippine Islands. 28 (1945), WARMER, BENJAMIN F. No more enemy planes in sight, he proceeded to Wheeler to refuel and replenish ammunition. The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Hubert Zemke (0-22353), Colonel (Air Corps), U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Pilot of a P-47 Fighter Airplane in the 56th Fighter Group, EIGHTH Air Force, in aerial combat against enemy forces on 11 February 1944, in the European Theater of Operations. On 24 December Major Westbrook shot down three enemy airplanes in a single engagement, and on 25 December he shot down two more. Born: at Marshall, Texas Synopsis: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Charles Ashland Via, Jr., First Lieutenant (Air Corps), U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Co-Pilot of a B-17 Heavy Bomber in the 418th Bombardment Squadron, 100th Bombardment Group (H), 8th Air Force, while participating in a bombing mission on 8 October 1943, against enemy targets near Bremen, Germany in the European Theater of Operations. Headquarters: U.S. Army-North African Theater of Operations, General Orders No. When surprised by a heavy air attack by Japanese forces on Wheeler Field and vicinity at approximately 8 a.m., Lieutenant Welch left Wheeler and proceeded by car, under fire, to Haleiwa Landing Field, approximately ten miles distance, where his squadron's planes were stationed. (KIA) 12 (1945) Over the blazing target, Technical Sergeant Van Ness, with heroic calm and unflinching loyalty, remained steadfast by his guns. Major Westbrook's unquestionable valor in aerial combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 13th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces. The personal courage and zealous devotion to duty displayed by Captain Thomas on this occasion have upheld the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 13th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces. Before reaching the target Sergeant Werner was seriously wounded by a 20-mm. On this date First Lieutenant Vitali shot down three enemy aircraft in a single mission. War Department, General Orders No. The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Robert David Wallace, Captain (Air Corps), U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Pilot of a B-24 Heavy Bomber in the FAR EAST Air Force, while participating in a bombing mission on 8 December 1944, over Miri, Borneo. 117 (1943) 107 (1943), WILSON, JAMES W. Headquarters: U.S. Strategic Forces in Europe, General Orders No. Synopsis: Synopsis: On this date Captain Williamson became an ACE in a day, shooting down five enemy aircraft in a single mission. By this time, completely separated from his formation, he encountered two more enemy planes, outmaneuvered them, and as he was getting into position to fire, the enemy aircraft collided and were destroyed. The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Frederick M. Wilson, Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy in action against enemy forces on 18 December 1942, in the North African Theater of Operations. During a long and hazardous attack against a vital enemy oil installation made at low-altitude by a formation of B-24 type aircraft, First Lieutenant Westerbeke flew through heavy enemy fire against impossible odds, and despite heavy damage to his bomber, skillfully remained in control to divert his bomber for an emergency landing at Malta without the loss of a single man. The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Edward S. Yevich, Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Waist Gunner of a B-17 Heavy Bomber in the 418th Bombardment Squadron, 100th Bombardment Group (H), EIGHTH Air Force, while participating in a bombing mission on 8 October 1943, against enemy targets in the European Theater of Operations. First in Flight The Wright Brothers – in 1928, Orville and Wilbur were both awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for their work as pioneers in aviation. The personal courage and zealous devotion to duty displayed by Captain Whitson on this occasion have upheld the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 8th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces. The personal courage and zealous devotion to duty displayed by Staff Sergeant Warmer on this occasion have upheld the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 12th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces. The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Norman M. Whalen, Second Lieutenant (Air Corps), U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Navigator of a B-24 Heavy Bomber in the 344th Bombardment Squadron, 98th Bombardment Group (H), NINTH Air Force, while participating in a bombing mission on 1 August 1943, against the Ploesti Oil Refineries in Rumania. Headquarters: U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General Orders No. When the flight arrived at Darwin, and before refueling could be effected, information of the approach of an enemy formation was received. The personal courage and zealous devotion to duty displayed by First Lieutenant Tompkins on this occasion have upheld the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 15th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces. Synopsis: Citation: Bomb bay doors could not be opened to jettison the bomb load. 142 (1945) 140 (1942), WALKER, LELAND A. Citation: Distinguished Service Cross Recipients, World War II, 1941-1945 Last Updated: May 2, 2018 LAST Accompanied by only one other pursuit ship, he immediately attacked this enemy formation, shooting down an enemy dive bomber with one burst from three .30-caliber guns. Citation: He took off from Morotai in a heavy bomber, and arriving at the refinery made his bombing run at an altitude of one hundred feet, through heavy and accurate antiaircraft fire. Citation: The success of the mission was dependent entirely upon the skill, courageousness, and unfaltering devotion to duty of the crew members of the airplanes participating who unhesitatingly entered into the attack at great personal risk to their own lives in the face of concentrated gunfire of the Japanese Naval forces and fighter planes. It could be awarded “to any person, while serving in any capacity with the Air Corps of the Army of the United States, including the National Guard and the Organized Reserves, or with the United States Navy, since April 6th, 1917, has distinguished, or who, after approval of this Act, distinguished himself by heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight. 5 (January 11, 1943) The personal courage and zealous devotion to duty displayed by Staff Sergeant Toomey on this occasion, at the cost of his life, have upheld the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 8th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces. On that date, when his bomber was under attack by enemy fighters over Sicily, Staff Sergeant Warmer remained steadfastly at his guns and shot down SEVEN enemy aircraft. Home Town: Cook County, Illinois, *WATT, JAMES R. (MIA-KIA) 36 (August 4, 1949) Synopsis: Home Town: Apollo, Pennsylvania, YEARWOOD, ROY WAGGONER Headquarters: U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General Orders No. Home Town: Haverhill, Massachusetts, *WALTER, DONALD A. Headquarters: Ninth U.S. Army Air Force, General Orders No. He realized that with most attacks being made from the tail the ship would be doomed unless a steady stream of fire was maintained from the tail gun. 92 (1943) Headquarters: South West Pacific Area, General Orders No. As the bombers left their target, a large formation of enemy fighters struck. The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Hewitt T. Wheless, First Lieutenant (Air Corps), U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Pilot of a B-17 Heavy Bomber in the 19th Bombardment Group (H), FAR EAST Air Force, while participating in a bombing mission on 14 December 1941, against enemy targets in the Philippine islands. Captain Vogt's unquestionable valor in aerial combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 7th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces. Home Town: Oregon City, Oregon, TROY, EDWARD P. (POW) 61 (1944) First Lieutenant Walton's unquestionable valor in aerial combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 11th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces. 117 (1942) During a long and hazardous attack against a vital enemy oil installation made at low-altitude by a formation of B-24 type aircraft, Second Lieutenant Whalen remained steady as he directed his airplane through heavy enemy fire against impossible odds, performing his duties valiantly. A third, critically injured, nonetheless was able to crawl through a gaping hole in the side of the aircraft made by a bursting oxygen tank and was rescued by the native Yugoslavs and pulled to safety. Synopsis: Synopsis: Captain Talbott ended up alone at 15,000 feet after losing his element leader and wingman, but he still downed two German fighters and disrupted the enemy formation's attack before his plane was shot down. On that date, the 352d Group was operating temporarily from a field in Belgium under IX Tactical Air Command. Completing the destruction of his objective, he left it in flames and smoke rising fifteen thousand feet and visible for seventy five miles. The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Colin O. Villines, Second Lieutenant (Air Corps), U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Co-Pilot of a B-26 Medium Bomber of the 18th Reconnaissance Squadron, 22d Bombardment Group (M), FAR EAST Air Force (Detached), in aerial action against enemy surface forces on 4 June 1942, during an engagement near Midway Island. The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Charles E. Vondrachek, Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy in action against enemy forces on 1 May 1943, in the European Theater of Operations. During a long and hazardous attack against a vital enemy oil installation made at low-altitude by a formation of B-24 type aircraft, Colonel Wood, while flying as group commander in a bomber flown by Captain Kenneth Caldwell, led his group through heavy enemy fire against impossible odds. At this point one .30 gun jammed. The criteria for both the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) and the Air Medal at the start of World War II seemed straight forward on paper, but exposed to such variance of interpretation that many veterans of the Army Air Forces view the whole medal process … 56 (1944) Home Town: Bowling Green, Ohio, *WILSON, RUSSELL A. The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Clifton J. Wright, Sergeant, U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Gunner on a B-25 Medium Bomber in the 3d Bombardment Group (L), FIFTH Air Force, while participating in a bombing mission on October 24, 1943, in action against enemy forces in the Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations. The personal courage and zealous devotion to duty displayed by Colonel Tibbets on this occasion have upheld the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 20th Air force, and the United States Army Air Forces. The personal courage and zealous devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Colonel Wilson on this occasion have upheld the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 8th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces. The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Carlos Maurice Talbott (0-25797), Captain (Air Corps), U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Pilot of a P-47 Fighter Airplane in the 397th Fighter Squadron, 368th Fighter Group, NINTH Air Force, in aerial combat against enemy forces on 11 September 1944, during an air mission over in the European Theater of Operations. The website has become even bigger and better! Captain Whisner's unquestionable valor in aerial combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 8th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces. Headquarters: U.S. Strategic Forces in Europe, General Orders No. The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Leonard H. Whittington (0-427074), Second Lieutenant (Air Corps), U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Co-Pilot on a B-26 Medium Bomber of the 18th Reconnaissance Squadron, 22d Bombardment Group (M), FAR EAST Air Force (Detached), in aerial action against enemy surface forces on 4 June 1942, during an engagement near Midway Island. 48 (1941) Synopsis: When his airplane was attacked by heavily armed night fighters, one of which was shot down and others dispersed, the copilot was killed and Lieutenant Trimingham mortally wounded, dying at the controls of his disabled aircraft while attempting to bring the airplane and crew back to safety. Born: August 26, 1920 at Crystal Springs, Mississippi, *WATSON, WILLIAM S. (MIA-KIA) The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Iver O. Tufty, Captain (Air Corps), U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Pilot of a B-17 Heavy Bomber in the 324th Bombardment Squadron, 91st Bombardment Group (H), EIGHTH Air Force, while participating in a bombing mission on 30 November 1944, against enemy targets in the European Theater of Operations. The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to John E. Vogt (0-727593), Captain (Air Corps), U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Pilot of a P-47 Fighter Airplane in the 19th Fighter Squadron, 318th Fighter Group, SEVENTH Air Force, in aerial combat against enemy forces on 28 May 1945, over Kyushu, Japan. When they had reached the target area, Lieutenant Wagner signaled Lieutenant Strauss in a third fighter to remain on patrol, while he and Church proceeded to bomb the airfield. Pages in category "Recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross (United States)" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 1,240 total. Belgium (1830-present, Constitutional Monarchy), Canada (1931-present, Constitutional Monarchy), Privacy statement, cookies, disclaimer and copyright. The personal courage and zealous devotion to duty displayed by Second Lieutenant Wood on this occasion, at the cost of his life, have upheld the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 5th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces. 36 (1944) Second Lieutenant Turner's unquestionable valor in aerial combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the Far East Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces. Captain Wright's unquestionable valor in aerial combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 5th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces. 25 (1944) He then successfully landed his bomber although its three tires were flat and the plane was badly damaged. The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Edward P. Troy, Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Tail Gunner of a B-17 Heavy Bomber in the 323d Bombardment Squadron, 91st Bombardment Group (H), EIGHTH Air Force, while participating in a bombing mission on 17 August 1943, against enemy targets near Regensburg, Germany. Citation: Headquarters: Hawaiian Department, U.S. Army, General Orders No. Headquarters: Ninth U.S. Army Air Force, General Orders No. Synopsis: Synopsis: The personal courage and zealous devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Via on this occasion, at the cost of his life, have upheld the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the Far East Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces. Synopsis: Headquarters: European Theater of Operations, U.S. Army, General Orders No. Synopsis: Home Town: Connelsville, Pennsylvania, WITT, LYNN E., JR. The personal courage and zealous devotion to duty displayed by First Lieutenant Witt have upheld the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 15th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces. The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Paul W. Tibbets, Jr., Colonel (Air Corps), U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Pilot of a B-29 Very Heavy Bomber in the 393d Bombardment Squadron, 509th Composite Group (VH), TWENTIETH Air force, while participating in a bombing mission on 6 August 1945, over Japan. (MIA-KIA) Lieutenant Walker assisted the Pilot to successfully reconnoiter and photograph enemy positions, and to return safely to his base. Japanese airplanes Stars were to be awarded: 1913 at Menard, Texas Home Town Bowling. 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