(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Lloyd M. Andes (ASN: 0-766383), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a Fighter Airplane of the 394th Fighter Squadron, 367th Fighter Group, NINTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the European Theater of Operations, on 24 December 1944. On that date, First Lieutenant Andes shot down two enemy aircraft in aerial combat. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by First Lieutenant Andes, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.
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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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United States Army Air ForcesRank:
First Lieutenant (Air Corps)Action Date:
March 15, 1945
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant (Air Corps) Lloyd M. Andes, United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight on 15 March 1945 Lieutenant Andes distinguished himself while leading a squadron on a dive-bombing mission in Western Germany. Because of inclement weather the primary objective was not bombed; however, Lt Andes continued flight and discovered a marshalling yard containing two oil supply dumps and rolling stock. He deployed his flight in the face of severe anti-aircraft and under his brilliant leadership the objective was effectively bombed. The courage, airmanship and devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Andes on this occasion were indicative of his devotion to duty.