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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 Airman First Class Rene J. Picard, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight from July 1955 to February 1956. The effectiveness and courage exhibited by Airman Picard in the accomplishment of these missions, under extremely hazardous flight conditions, ably demonstrated his outstanding proficiency and steadfast devotion to duty. In the performance of these special missions of vital significance to the United States he has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Airman First Class

    Action Date:

    May – November 1955
    Citation Courtesy of the Distinguished Flying Cross Society – www.dfcsociety.org

    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 Airman First Class Rene J. Picard, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight from May 1955 to November 1955. The effectiveness and courage exhibited by Airman Picard in the accomplishment of these missions, under extremely hazardous flight conditions, ably demonstrated his outstanding proficiency and steadfast devotion to duty. In the performance of these special missions of vital significance to the United States he has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.