(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) Samuel Vernon Blair (ASN: 0-432176), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a P-47 and P-51 Fighter Pilot of the 341st Fighter Squadron, 348th Fighter Group, FIFTH Air Force 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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Silver Star
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Silver Star
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Major (Air Corps)Batallion:
341st Fighter SquadronRegiment:
348th Fighter GroupDivision:
5th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
Headquarters, 5th Air Force, General Orders No. 116 (March 1, 1944)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Air Corps) Samuel Vernon Blair (ASN: 0-432176), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as a P-47 and P-51 Fighter Pilot of the 341st Fighter Squadron, 348th Fighter Group, FIFTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Major (Air Corps)Batallion:
341st Fighter SquadronRegiment:
348th Fighter GroupDivision:
5th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) Samuel Vernon Blair (ASN: 0-432176), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a P-47 and P-51 Fighter Pilot of the 341st Fighter Squadron, 348th Fighter Group, FIFTH Air Force 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.