(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Edward P. McNeff (ASN: 0-810545), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third 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 357th Fighter Squadron, EIGHTH Air Force, in action during 102 combat missions over enemy-occupied Continental Europe and the destruction of one and one-half enemy aircraft in aerial combat 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 Force of the United States.