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 Colonel (Air Corps) Frederic Ernst Glantzberg (ASN: 0-17398), United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a B-24 type aircraft and Commanding Officer of the 461st Bombardment Group (Heavy), FIFTEENTH Air Force, in leading his group in an attack against a vital enemy rail center in Italy on 7 April 1944. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions 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 the Distinguished Flying Cross to Colonel (Air Corps) Frederic Ernst Glantzberg (ASN: 0-17398), United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a B-24 type aircraft. On 14 May 1944, Colonel Glantzberg led a wing formation against a vitally important enemy rail center in Rumania. Despite intense and accurate enemy anti-aircraft fire over the target area which seriously damaged his aircraft, Colonel Glantzberg brought his entire formation through the enemy defenses directly to the target for a highly successful bombing run. Enemy rolling stock, supplies and installations were destroyed with large fires started in the target area. Rallying his group off the target, he skillfully maneuvered his formation through enemy territory for a safe landing at base without loss. By his outstanding leadership, professional skill and devotion to duty, together with his personal combat record of over sixteen successful missions against the enemy. Colonel Glantzberg has reflected great credit upon hi9mself and the Armed Forces of the United States of America.