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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Aviation Ordnanceman First Class

    Batallion:

    Patrol Bombing Squadron

    Action Date:

    June 23 – July 24, 1945

    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 354 (September 1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Aviation Ordnanceman First Class William A. Yankow (NSN: 3054743), United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Gunner and Aircrewman of a Patrol Bomber in the vicinity of Korea from 23 June 1945 to 24 July 1945.