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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: William K. Pottinger (MCSN: 0-4643), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight during World War II.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Action Date:

    March 29 – July 15, 1943
    Heroes U.S. Marine Corps, 1861 – 1955: Jane Blakeney

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: William K. Pottinger (MCSN: 0-4643), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Pacific Theater of Operations during the period from 29 March through 15 July 1943.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Action Date:

    September 23 – December 10, 1943
    Heroes U.S. Marine Corps, 1861 – 1955: Jane Blakeney

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: William K. Pottinger (MCSN: 0-4643), United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Pacific Theater of Operations during the period from 23 September through 10 December 1943.