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 Aviation Machinist’s Mate Second Class Charles Bartos (NSN: 7249141), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Philippine Islands area during the period 15 May 1945 to 9 August 1945. Aviation Machinist’s Mate Second Class Bartos 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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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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United States NavyRank:
Aviation Machinist’s Mate Second ClassBatallion:
Patrol Bombing Squadron 106 (VPB-106)Action Date:
February 18 – May 15, 1945
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Aviation Machinist’s Mate Second Class Charles Bartos (NSN: 7249141), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Philippine Islands area during the period 18 February 1945 to 15 May 1945. Aviation Machinist’s Mate Second Class Bartos 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.