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During World War II, Randall Hendricks became a U.S. Army Air Forces ACE, credited with shooting down 5 enemy aircraft in aerial combat, including a single-day action in which he shot down four aircraft and earned the Distinguished Service Cross.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    397th Fighter Squadron

    Regiment:

    368th Fighter Group

    Division:

    9th Air Force

    Action Date:

    June 12, 1944

    Headquarters, U.S. Strategic Forces in Europe, General Orders No. 48 (August 3, 1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Major (Air Corps) Randall William Hendricks (ASN: 0-441804), United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Pilot of a P-47 Fighter Airplane in the 397th Fighter Squadron, 368th Fighter Group, NINTH Air Force, in aerial combat against enemy forces on 12 June 1944, in the European Theater of Operations. On this date, Major Hendricks shot down FOUR enemy aircraft in a single engagement. Major Hendricks’ unquestionable valor in aerial combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 9th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    397th Fighter Squadron

    Regiment:

    368th Fighter Group

    Division:

    9th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) Randall William Hendricks (ASN: 0-441804), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a P-47 Fighter Pilot of the 397th Fighter Squadron, 368th Fighter Group, NINTH Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.