distinguished flying cross (usa)
DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS (USA)
By Ewen Southby-Tailyour
By Fred J. Pushies
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. Both heroism and extraordinary achievement are entirely distinctive, involving operations that are not routine. The medal may be awarded to friendly foreign military members in ranks equivalent to U.S. Pay Grade of O-6 and below, in actual combat in support operations.
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NIGHTSTALKERS Calvert, Greg
SURNAMECalvert FORENAMEGreg UNITCompany A 2 Bn RANKChief Warrant Officer Fourth Class NUMBER AWARDDistinguished Flying Cross PLACEAfghanistan 2002 (Op.Anaconda) ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONWIA 4.3.2002 Afghanistan- John Robertson
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- op.anaconda operation enduring freedom
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NIGHTSTALKERS Friel, Jason
SURNAMEFriel FORENAMEJason UNITCompany A 2 Bn RANKChief Warrant Officer Fourth Class NUMBER AWARDDistinguished Flying Cross PLACEAfghanistan 2002 (Op.Anaconda) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION- John Robertson
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- op.anaconda operation enduring freedom
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NIGHTSTALKERS Mack, Alan C.
SURNAME Mack FORENAME Alan C. ("The Stache") UNIT Company A 2 Bn RANK Chief Warrant Officer Fourth Class NUMBER AWARD Distinguished Flying Cross PLACE Afghanistan 2002 (Op.Anaconda) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 35 years Army 2 Distinguished Flying Cross, 3 Bronze Stars, Legion of...- John Robertson
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- op.anaconda
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AIR COMMANDO 2 Jones, William Atkinson III
SURNAME Jones FORENAME William Atkinson III UNIT 602nd Special Operations Squadron RANK Lieutenant Colonel NUMBER AWARD Medal of Honor PLACE North Vietnam 1968 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION died after leaving Special Ops - see Roll of Honour- John Robertson
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- medal of honor
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NIGHTSTALKERS Durant, Michael J.
SURNAME Durant FORENAME Michael J. UNIT Company D 1 Bn RANK Chief Warrant Officer Third Class NUMBER AWARD Distinguished Flying Cross x 2,Bronze star with V device PLACE Iraq 1991 (DFC) Somalia 1993 (DFC) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION from Berlin,New Hampshire born 23.7.1961...- John Robertson
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AIR COMMANDO Abraham, Albert
SURNAME Abraham FORENAME Albert UNIT 2 AC Group (2 Fighter Squadron) RANK Captain NUMBER AWARD Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal PLACE Far East ADDITIONAL INFORMATION- John Robertson
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- air medal
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AIR COMMANDO O'Berry, Martin Luther, Jr
SURNAME O'Berry FORENAME Martin Luther, Jr UNIT 1 AC Group RANK First Lieutenant NUMBER 0-667750 AWARD Distinguished Flying Cross PLACE Far East ADDITIONAL INFORMATION died 19.1.1946 - see Roll of Honour- John Robertson
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- air medal
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AIR COMMANDO Gilhousen, William Richard
SURNAME Gilhousen FORENAME William Richard UNIT 1 AC Group RANK Captain NUMBER 0-667062 AWARD Distinguished Flying Cross PLACE Far East ADDITIONAL INFORMATION died 16.7.1944 - see Roll of Honour- John Robertson
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AIR COMMANDO Gaty, Clinton Burbridge
SURNAME Gaty FORENAME Clinton Burbridge UNIT 1 AC Group (HQ) RANK Colonel NUMBER 0-298742 AWARD Distinguished Flying Cross PLACE Far East ADDITIONAL INFORMATION died 26.2.1945 - see Roll of Honour- John Robertson
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AIR COMMANDO Carter, Roy Thomas, Jr
SURNAME Carter FORENAME Roy Thomas, Jr UNIT 3 AC Group (4 Fighter Squadron) RANK First Lieutenant NUMBER 2056039 AWARD Distinguished Flying Cross PLACE Far East ADDITIONAL INFORMATION died 1.2.1945 - see Roll of Honour- John Robertson
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- air medal
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