(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: William H. Rankin (MCSN: 0-13314), 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 in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: William H. Rankin (MCSN: 0-13314), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight, in action against enemy forces in Korea.