(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) Raymond Leonard Callaway (ASN: 0-432180), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a P-47 Fighter Pilot of the 8th Fighter Squadron, 3d Fighter Group, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the China-Burma-India 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.

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 Major (Air Corps) Raymond Leonard Callaway (ASN: 0-432180), United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary achievement in aerial flight. He distinguished himself on 8 August 1944 when a formation of fighter type aircraft, in which he was a flight leader, engaged a superior number of Japanese fighter planes over an enemy-held city in China. During this engagement he destroyed two of the enemy fighters and damaged a third aircraft. One of the fighters he destroyed was attacking an American pilot who had been maneuvered into an extremely dangerous position. The courageous aggressiveness that Captain Callaway displayed in this encounter served as an inspiration to the other members of the flight and contributed largely to the safe return of all our planes. The outstanding skill and fortitude that he exhibited in combat with the enemy reflect great credit on his personal record and are in keeping with the fine traditions of the Army Air Forces.