The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Ensign Richard A. Adrian (NSN: 0-355175), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in connection with military operations against the enemy in the Nansei Shoto during the period 2 April 1945 through 5 May 1945. Ensign Adrian 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
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Torpedo Squadron 40 (VT-40)Action Date:
May 6 – June 12, 1945
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 Ensign Richard A. Adrian (NSN: 0-355175), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in connection with military operations against the enemy in the Nansei Shoto during the period 6 May 1945 to 12 June 1945. Ensign Adrian 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.