The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Aviation Machinist’s Mate Third Class Alvin Archibald Alderman (NSN: 5570454), United States Navy, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in twenty aerial flights against enemy forces within the period of 3 January to 10 March 1945, during the invasion of Iwo Jima, Empire of Japan. 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
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United States NavyRank:
Aviation Machinist’s Mate Third ClassAction Date:
February 16 – April 28, 1945
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 Aviation Machinist’s Mate Third Class Alvin Archibald Alderman (NSN: 5570454), United States Navy, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in twenty aerial flights against enemy forces within the period of 16 February to 28 April 1945, during the invasion of Iwo Jima, Empire of Japan. His conduct throughout has distinguished him among those performing duties of the same character.