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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Action Date:

    September 23, 1950 – January 1, 1951

    Commanding General, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, Serial: 3709 (April 25, 1951)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant Charles W. Abrahams (MCSN: 0-38626), United States Marine Corps, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as a Pilot attached to a Marine Aircraft Group, from 23 September 1950 through 1 January 1951. First Lieutenant Abrahams successfully completed his first through thirty-fifth combat missions in support of our ground forces, destroying and inflicting great damage to concentrations of North Korean vehicles, material and personnel. By his airmanship and devotion to duty in the face of enemy anti-aircraft fire, he contributed materially to the success of our troops. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.