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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    September 10, 1951

    Commanding General 1st Marine Aircraft Wing: Serial: 11602 (December 11, 1951)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Charles A. Broudy (MCSN: 0-36254), United States Marine Corps, for heroism while participating in aerial flight against the enemy in Korea on 10 September 1951. Captain Broudy, as leader of a flight of four aircraft, took off on a close air support mission directed by the Joint Operations Center. Captain Broudy contacted an airborne controller near the town of Mundug-ni, and was directed to attack a large number of troops and machine gun positions deployed along a ridge line. Captain Broudy called for the target to be marked with smoke in order to positively identify the enemy positions and make a series of reconnaissance runs to dangerously low altitudes to determine the location of friendly front lines. Despite intense enemy ground fire, Captain Broudy led his flight in a series of expertly executed bombing and strafing attacks, neutralizing the gun positions and inflicting heavy casualties upon the enemy. With complete disregard for his own personal safety, he continued his attacks in the face of a lowering ceiling and reduced visibility until his flight expended all their ammunition. Captain Broudy’s courageous leadership, efficient action and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.