(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant William Paul Thayer, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot in a Fighting Squadron, in action against the enemy in the Pacific Ocean Area during World War II.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant William Paul Thayer, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot in a Fighting Squadron, in action against the enemy in the Pacific Ocean Area during World War II.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant William Paul Thayer, United States Navy, was awarded a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot in a Fighting Squadron, in action against the enemy in the Pacific Ocean Area during World War II.