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 Captain (Air Corps) Richard Woodward Asbury (ASN: 0-801346), United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a P-51 Fighter Pilot of the 356th Fighter Squadron, 354th Fighter Group, in action on 14 April 1945. Flying an air patrol mission, Captain Asbury as flight leader, was leading his flight in an attack against a superior number of hostile aircraft and, exhibiting superior aerial proficiency and determination, he vigorously led his flight which resulted in the complete dispersal of the enemy force. He was personally responsible for the destruction of two enemy fighters and simultaneously he removed a serious threat to an allied armored column in the vicinity. The unusual courage and aggressiveness displayed by Captain Asbury in the face of overwhelming odds reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Army Air Forces.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) Richard Woodward Asbury (ASN: 0-801346), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a P-51 Fighter Pilot of the 363d Fighter Squadron, 382d Fighter Group, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the European Theater of Operations on 18 July 1944.