The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Airman First Class Wilson McK. Alexander (NSN: 3684007), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight during the period from 9 January to 17 January 1944. Airman First Class 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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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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United States NavyRank:
Airman First ClassAction Date:
March 22 – May 12, 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 Airman First Class Wilson McK. Alexander (NSN: 3684007), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight during the period from 22 March to 12 May 1944. Airman First Class 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.