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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 (Air Corps) Victor E. Fienup (ASN: 0-729837), United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the EIGHTH Air Force in the European Theater of Operations. His outstanding courage and dedication to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Air Corps)

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Germany)

    Action Date:

    September 3, 1943
    NARA Database: Records of World War II Prisoners of War, created, 1942 – 12291

    First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Victor E. Fienup (ASN: 0-729837), United States Army Air Forces, was captured by German forces on or about September 3, 1943 and was held as a prisoner of War until his return to U.S. Military control at the end of hostilities in May 1945.