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 Corporal Charles F. Caulder (ASN: 34649385), United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary achievement while participating as Aerial Radio Operator in more than six hundred hours of operational flight in transport aircraft from 24 August 1944 to 31 January 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. His heroic achievement in the face of the hazards and difficulties faced regularly and continuously with steadfast devotion to duty, reflects much credit on himself and the Army Air Forces of the United States.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Corporal Charles F. Caulder (ASN: 34649385), 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.