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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Judson H. Bell (MCSN: 0-16028), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Marshall Islands Area from 17 August 1944 to 5 September 1944. Captain Bell completed his fortieth flight in a combat area where enemy anti-aircraft fire was expected to be effective or where enemy aircraft patrols usually occurred. His conduct throughout has distinguished him among those performing duties of the same character.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    May 14 – 29, 1944
    Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force Pacific: Serial 10554 (October 17, 1947)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Judson H. Bell (MCSN: 0-16028), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Marshall Islands Area from 14 to 29 May 1944. Captain Bell completed twenty flights in a combat area where enemy anti-aircraft fire was expected to be effective or where enemy aircraft patrols usually occurred. His conduct throughout has distinguished him among those performing duties of the same character.