The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major (Air Corps) Frank Quinn O’Connor (ASN: 0-730584), United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a P-51 Fighter Pilot of the 356th Fighter Squadron, 354th Fighter Group, NINTH Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. Major O’Connor has participated in the required number of operational sorties against the enemy. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major (Air Corps) Frank Quinn O’Connor (ASN: 0-730584), United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a P-51 Fighter Pilot of the 356th Fighter Squadron, 354th Fighter Group, NINTH Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the European Theater of Operations on 26 October 1944. When adverse weather prevented the group led by Major O’Connor from bombing the assigned target, he successfully led his group to an enemy railroad bridge. Completely destroying the bridge and disrupting traffic and cutting rail lines, Major O’Connor reformed his group and successfully led them back to base without the loss of a ship. The keen judgment and devotion to duty exhibited by Major O’Connor on this occasion reflect great credit upon himself and the Army Air Forces.