The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Cecil A. Alexander, Jr. (MCSN: 0-11286), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with Marine Scout Bombing Squadron TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE (VMSB-231), during the period from 20 June 1944 to 14 July 1944. Captain Alexander 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.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Marine Scout Bombing Squadron 231 (VMSB-231)Action Date:
September 8 – 14, 1944
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 Captain Cecil A. Alexander, Jr. (MCSN: 0-11286), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with Marine Scout Bombing Squadron TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE (VMSB-231), during the period from 8 September 1944 to 14 September 1944. Captain Alexander 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.