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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Corporal

    Action Date:

    February 29 – March 3, 1944

    Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force Pacific: Serial 7083 (July 22, 1947)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Corporal Andrew E. Benjock (MCSN: 491833), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Solomon Islands area from 29 February to 3 March 1944. Corporal Benjock 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Corporal

    Action Date:

    April 9 – 26, 1944

    Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force Pacific: Serial 7083 (July 22, 1947)

    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 Corporal Andrew E. Benjock (MCSN: 491833), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Solomon Islands area from 9 April to 29 April 1944. Corporal Benjock completed his fortieth flight 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.