The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Sergeant Hugh E. Stanley, Jr. (ASN: 15329438), United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary achievement by participating as Aerial Radio Operator, in more than nine hundred hours of operational flight in transport aircraft from 21 September 1943 to 8 February 1945 over the dangerous and difficult Assam-China air routes, where enemy interception and attack was probable and expected. Flying at night as well as by day, at high altitudes over impassable, mountainous terrain through areas characterized by extremely treacherous weather conditions necessitating long periods of operation on instruments, often encountering severe icing conditions and mechanical difficulties requiring courageous and superior performance of his duties to overcome, he accomplished his missions with distinction. His heroic achievement in the face of the hazards and difficulties faced regularly and continuously with steadfast devotion to duty, reflect much credit on himself and the Army Air Forces of the United States.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Sergeant Hugh E. Stanley, Jr. (ASN: 15329438), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight during World War II. 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.