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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant William Northrop Case (MCSN: 0-11812), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot in a Marine Fighting Squadron, in operations against enemy Japanese forces during World War II.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant William Northrop Case (MCSN: 0-11812), United States Marine Corps, 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 Marine Fighting Squadron, in operations against enemy Japanese forces during World War II.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Captain

    Action Date:

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

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain William Northrop Case (MCSN: 0-11812), United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Fourth Gold Star in lieu of a Fifth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant William Northrop Case (MCSN: 0-11812), United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Third Gold Star in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot in a Marine Fighting Squadron, in operations against enemy Japanese forces during World War II.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant William Northrop Case (MCSN: 0-11812), United States Marine Corps, 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 Marine Fighting Squadron, in operations against enemy Japanese forces during World War II.