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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 Captain Lewis Anderson Page, Jr. (ASN: 0-712897), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 18th Fighter-Bomber Group, in action against the enemy in Korea from 1950 to 1951. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant (Air Corps)

    Division:

    Prisoner of War

    Action Date:

    July 19, 1944 – May 1945
    NARA Database: Records of World War II Prisoners of War, created, 1942 – 25711

    Second Lieutenant Lewis A. Page (ASN: 0-712897), United States Army Air Forces, was captured by German forces after he was shot down on or about 19 July 1944, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his return to U.S. Military Control at the end of hostilities in May 1945.