Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Sergeant

Unit:

x, U.S. Army Air Forces

Awarded on:

November 19th, 1944

For participating in more than 150 hours (between 25 December 1943 - 26 September 1944) of operational flight in transport aircraft over the Assam-China Air routes where enemy interception and attack was probable and expected. Flying at night as well as day at high altitudes over impassable, mountainous terrain though areas characterized by extremely treacherous weather conditions necessitating long periods of operation on instruments often encountering severe icing conditions and mechanical difficulties.