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Distinguished Flying Cross. The Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) is a military decoration of the United States Armed Forces. The medal was established on July 2, 1926, and is currently awarded to any persons who, after April 6, 1917, distinguish themselves by single acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight.
Distinguished Service Medal (Army) Navy Distinguished Service Medal. Distinguished Service Medal (Air and Space Forces) Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal. Awarded for "gallantry in action". Silver Star Medal. Awarded for "superior or exceptionally meritorious service". Defense Superior Service Medal.
—Hudner, speaking of Brown 17 February 1973, at the commissioning of the USS Jesse L. Brown For his actions in Korea leading up to his death, Brown was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Purple Heart Medal, and the Air Medal. For the failed rescue attempt, Hudner received the Medal of Honor, the highest valor award presented by the U.S. military. Brown's shipmates memorialized him ...
The first awards of the medal appeared in the London Gazette of 3 June 1918, where two recipients are listed. [14] F/9689 Acting Air Mechanic W./T. Albert Edward Clark (of Woodford). 113763 Serjeant John Charles Hagan (of Ulverston) The first award of a bar to the Distinguished Flying Medal was announced in the London Gazette on 3 December 1918 ...
Jerrie Mock. Geraldine " Jerrie " Fredritz Mock (November 22, 1925 – September 30, 2014) was an American pilot and the first woman to fly solo around the world. [2] She flew a single engine Cessna 180 (registered N1538C) christened the Spirit of Columbus and nicknamed "Charlie." [3][4] The trip began March 19, 1964, in Columbus, Ohio, and ...
Stephen W. Pless. Stephen Wesley Pless (September 6, 1939 – July 20, 1969) was a major in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He earned the Medal of Honor as a UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" helicopter pilot for rescuing soldiers trapped by heavy enemy fire.