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 Captain (Air Corps) John Edward Vogt (ASN: 0-727593), United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a P-47 Fighter Pilot of the 19th Fighter Squadron, 318th Fighter Group, SEVENTH Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II. As pilot of a fighter type airplane, Captain Vogt participated in thirty strike sorties against the enemy, displaying high professional skill, courage, and devotion to duty. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain (Air Corps) John Edward Vogt (ASN: 0-727593), United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a P-47 Fighter Pilot of the 1 318th Fighter Group, in successful combat missions against the Japanese Empire from 16 January 1945 to 5 August 1945. All missions were flown under rapidly changing and often-times adverse weather conditions. The flights were subjected to enemy anti-aircraft fire and fight opposition. There were constantly present difficult navigational problems, danger of engine failure and consequent ditching many miles at sea. Undaunted by the many hazards faced regularly and continuously, he displayed such courage and skill in the performance of his duty as to reflect great credit on himself and the Army Air Forces.