The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant Robert Vance Barnett (MCSN: 0-25741), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Bismarck Archipelago Islands Area from 5 September 1944 to 10 September 1944. First Lieutenant Barnett 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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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Marine CorpsRank:
First LieutenantAction Date:
November 7 – 23, 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 First Lieutenant Robert Vance Barnett (MCSN: 0-25741), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Bismarck Archipelago Islands Area from 7 November 1944 to 23 November 1944. First Lieutenant Barnett 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.