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Lutz, Aleda E.

Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
1st Lieutenant
Awarded on:
December 28th, 1944
Aleda Lutz was the first woman to receive the DFC during a World War.

Awarded posthumously.
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Second award received as an oak leaf cluster for on the ribbon of the first AM.
Air Medal (AM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Third award received as an oak leaf cluster for on the ribbon of the first AM.
Air Medal (AM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Fourth award received as an oak leaf cluster for on the ribbon of the first AM.
Air Medal (AM)

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