The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major Donald P. Frame (MCSN: 0-7066), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight on 3 April 1945. As pilot of a carrier-based fighter aircraft Major Frame served as the coordinator of an attack by 41 planes from three groups on three important airfields of the enemy. His judgment, intelligent direction and able leadership in the face of intense and accurate anti-aircraft fire resulted in the destruction of a number of the enemy aircraft as well as the infliction of extensive damage to airfield installations and other military objectives. His courage and skill in carrying out his duties and in the successful accomplishment of the assigned mission was at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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February 20, 1943 – March 24, 1943
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major Donald P. Frame (MCSN: 0-7066), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Samoan Islands area from 20 February 1943 to 25 March 1943. Major Frame completed his fortieth flight in a combat area where enemy anti-aircraft fire was expected to be effective or where enemy aircraft patrols usually occurred. His conduct throughout has distinguished him among those performing duties of the same character.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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February 16 – April 19, 1945
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major Donald P. Frame (MCSN: 0-7066), United States Marine Corps, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in operations against the enemy in the Tokyo Area, Iwo Jima, Kyushu, Okinawa and Nansei Shoto. As pilot of a carrier-based fighter airplane during the period 16 February 1945 to 19 April 1945, he participated in twenty strikes against enemy shipping, airfields and military installations, inflicting extensive damage. His skill and courage were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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August 23 – September 3, 1943
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Fourth Gold Star in lieu of a Fifth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major Donald P. Frame (MCSN: 0-7066), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Samoan Islands area from 23 August 1943 to 3 September 1943. Major Frame completed his eightieth flight in a combat area where enemy anti-aircraft fire was expected to be effective or where enemy aircraft patrols usually occurred. His conduct throughout has distinguished him among those performing duties of the same character.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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May 15, 1943 – June 17, 1943
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Third Gold Star in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major Donald P. Frame (MCSN: 0-7066), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Samoan Islands area from 15 May 1943 to 17 June 1943. Major Frame completed his sixtieth flight in a combat area where enemy anti-aircraft fire was expected to be effective or where enemy aircraft patrols usually occurred. His conduct throughout has distinguished him among those performing duties of the same character.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Silver Star in lieu of a Sixth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major Donald P. Frame (MCSN: 0-7066), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Samoan Islands area from 12 November 1943 to 18 November 1943. Major Frame completed his one hundredth flight in a combat area where enemy anti-aircraft fire was expected to be effective or where enemy aircraft patrols usually occurred. His conduct throughout has distinguished him among those performing duties of the same character.
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Silver Star
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Marine Fighting Squadron 123 (VMF-123)Action Date:
April 12, 1945
Commander 1st Carrier Task Force Pacific: Serial 0558 (July 2, 1945)The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major Donald P. Frame (MCSN: 0-7066), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as Pilot of a Fighter Plane in Marine Fighting Squadron ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-THREE (VMF-123), in action against enemy Japanese forces on Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands, 12 April 1945. When a hostile formation was detected approaching our surface units, Major Frame climbed to meet the enemy planes despite a defective engine. Maneuvering skillfully in the face of intense antiaircraft fire from ships of our Task Group, he intercepted and shot down one of the Japanese planes. His superb airmanship and gallant fighting spirit reflect the highest credit upon Major Frame and the United States Naval Service.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in addition to a Previously awarded Silver Star in lieu of a Seventh Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major Donald P. Frame (MCSN: 0-7066), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Western Pacific Area from 1 March 1945 to 20 March 1945. Major Frame completed his one hundred twentieth flight in a combat area where enemy anti-aircraft fire was expected to be effective or where enemy aircraft patrols usually occurred. His conduct throughout has distinguished him among those performing duties of the same character.