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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    July 6, 1951

    Heroes U.S. Marine Corps 1861 – 1955 (Jane Blakeney)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Elwood D. Bush (MCSN: 0-22431), United States Marine Corps, for heroism while participating in aerial flight against the enemy on 6 July 1951. Captain Bush, as leader of a two-aircraft flight was directed to work with an airborne controller near Kumgorg, Korea. Leading the attack, Captain Bush served a direct hit on a main enemy supply route, stopping the flow of vital materials to the enemy’s front lines. Vehicles, troops and supplies were then sighted and Captain Bush in the face of intense enemy automatic weapons fire carried his attacks to minimum altitude. Although the aircraft was damaged by enemy fire, Captain Bush fearlessly continued the attack until his ammunition was exhausted. The airborne controller confirmed three vehicles damaged, fifteen enemy casualties, seven buildings destroyed and several fires started. Captain Bush’s courageous action and outstanding airmanship dealt a damaging blow to the enemy. His aggressiveness and fearless devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.