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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Action Date:

    June 7 – 16, 1945

    Commanding Genera, 2d Marine Aircraft Wing: Serial 00985-A (September 15, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant Arthur J. Arceneaux (MCSN: 0-31372), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in connection with military operations against the enemy in the Ryukyu Islands during the period 7 June to 16 June 1945. First Lieutenant Arceneaux participated in one strike and four combat air patrols, completing 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.