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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Staff Sergeant

    Batallion:

    343d Bombardment Squadron

    Regiment:

    98th Bomb Wing

    Action Date:

    March 1, 1951

    Headquarters, Far East Air Forces, General Orders No. 357 (July 28, 1951)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Staff Sergeant Otto C. Trakberger (Trackberger) (AFSN: AF-12109775), United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (Posthumously) for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 343d Bombardment Squadron, 98th Bomb Wing, Far East Air Forces in Korea, on 1 March 1951. 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.