(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) Paul Sarachon Bechtel (ASN: 0-376571), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a P-39 Fighter Pilot of the 12th Pursuit Squadron, 18th Pursuit Group, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Major (Air Corps)Batallion:
Marine Fighting Squadron 124Action Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) Paul Sarachon Bechtel (ASN: 0-376571), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the distinguished Flying Cross (Navy Award) for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot of the 12th Pursuit Squadron, 18th Pursuit Group, on temporary duty with Marine Fighting Squadron ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FOUR (VMF-124), in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.