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 Captain (Field Artillery), [then First Lieutenant] Ervin L. Schley (ASN: 0-1168901), United States Army, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a member of the 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea from 27 September 1950 to 30 September 1950. Captain Schley’s outstanding courage and dedication to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.
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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Captain (Field Artillery), [then First Lieutenant]Division:
2d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
September 4 – 7, 1950
Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 71 (October 18, 1950)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain (Field Artillery), [then First Lieutenant] Ervin L. Schley (ASN: 0-1168901), United States Army, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a member of the 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea from 4 September 1950 to 7 September 1950. Captain Schley’s outstanding courage and dedication to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.