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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 First Lieutenant (Corps of Engineers) Maurice D. Guffey (ASN: 0-1118723), United States Army, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a member of the 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea from 6 October 1950 to 8 October 1950. First Lieutenant Guffey’s outstanding courage and dedication to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Corps of Engineers)

    Division:

    2d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    September 23 – 25, 1950
    Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 71 (October 18, 1950)

    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 First Lieutenant (Corps of Engineers) Maurice D. Guffey (ASN: 0-1118723), United States Army, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a member of the 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea from 23 September 1950 to 25 September 1950. First Lieutenant Guffey’s outstanding courage and dedication to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Corps of Engineers)

    Division:

    2d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    September 2 – 4, 1950
    Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 71 (October 18, 1950)

    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 First Lieutenant (Corps of Engineers) Maurice D. Guffey (ASN: 0-1118723), United States Army, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a member of the 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea from 2 September 1950 to 4 September 1950. First Lieutenant Guffey’s outstanding courage and dedication to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.