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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Willie R. Hughes (AFSN: FV-3058864), United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in Southeast Asia.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Batallion:

    606th Air Commando Squadron

    Action Date:

    July 1, 1967
    Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Order G-2198 (December 9, 1967)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Willie R. Hughes (AFSN: FV-3058864), United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 606th Air Commando Squadron in Southeast Asia on 1 July 1967.