Medal Recipients

JACK WATKINS ATTENDED THE AWARD CEREMONY AND PROVIDED PHOTOS Citation The President of the United States of America, authorized by Title 10, Section 8742, United States Code, awards the Air Force Cross to Sergeant Dennis M. Richardson for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force as Flight Engineer of an…

Silver Star Distinguished Flying Cross The Silver Star, as defined by law, is awarded by all branches of the armed forces to any person who, while serving in any capacity, is cited for “gallantry in action” against an enemy of the United States while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force.…

Photo courtesy of Harvey Meltzer The Silver Star, as defined by law, is awarded by all branches of the armed forces to any person who, while serving in any capacity, is cited for “gallantry in action” against an enemy of the United States while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force.…

Silver Star Distinguished Flying Cross The Silver Star, as defined by law, is awarded by all branches of the armed forces to any person who, while serving in any capacity, is cited for “gallantry in action” against an enemy of the United States while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force.…

“THESE THINGS WE DO THAT OTHERS MAY LIVE” Bill Crawford After 48th Combat Save Bill Crawford In Memory Of Bernard “Touch” TouchetteTouch was the FE on Pedro 39 on this missionand is in the above picture The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the Armed Forces…

The Silver Star, as defined by law, is awarded by all branches of the armed forces to any person who, while serving in any capacity, is cited for “gallantry in action” against an enemy of the United States while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force. The required gallantry, while less…