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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 First Lieutenant (Field Artillery), [then Second Lieutenant] Dean W. Fay (ASN: 0-968462), 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 2 October 1950 to 17 October 1950. Captain Fay’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.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Field Artillery), [then Second Lieutenant]

    Division:

    2d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    September 10 – 14, 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 First Lieutenant (Field Artillery), [then Second Lieutenant] Dean W. Fay (ASN: 0-968462), 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 10 September 1950 to 14 September 1950. Captain Fay’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.