WHO has received Distinguished Flying Cross?

Abdallah, John E. ” Ed”
Name Date of birth Date of death
Andrews, Arthur Ellis 04-07-1917 14-07-1984
Andrews, William S. Jr.
Andrus, Willis James 04-01-1921 16-10-1967
Anema, Theodore

How many Distinguished Flying Cross medals have been awarded?

Numbers awarded
Period Crosses
Inter–War 1919–39 165
World War II 1939–45 20,354
Post–War 1946–79 678
Total 1918–79 22,242

What rank is the Distinguished Flying Cross?

fourth
The Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) is our nation’s highest award for extraordinary aerial achievement. As a valor decoration, it ranks fourth in order of precedence, and is awarded to recipients for heroism while participating in an aerial flight.

How many Distinguished Flying Crosses were awarded in Vietnam?

There are over 1,700 recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, and Air Force Cross during the Vietnam War.

When did Amelia Earhart receive Distinguished Flying Cross?

Amelia Earhart was awarded this medal in recognition of her transatlantic flight in June 1928.

Which president was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for bravery in action in WWII?

On one mission over the Pacific as a torpedo bomber pilot he was shot down by Japanese antiaircraft fire and was rescued from the water by a U. S. submarine. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for bravery in action. Bush next turned his energies toward completing his education and raising a family.