(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel James L. Curnutt, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving in a B-29 Heavy Bomber of the 371st Bomb Squadron, 307th Bomb Group, Far East Air Force, in action over Korea. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.