The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Honold C. Brannon (MCSN: 0-23489), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight during the period from 18 December 1943 to 27 March 1944. Captain Brannon 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.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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 Honold C. Brannon (MCSN: 0-23489), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight during the period from 17 April 1944 to 2 May 1944. Captain Brannon completed forty 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.