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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Elmer T. Dorsey (MCSN: 0-5064), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Action Date:

    September 9, 1951 – April 1, 1952
    Heroes U.S. Marine Corps, 1861 – 1955: Jane Blakeney

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Elmer T. Dorsey (MCSN: 0-5064), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in Korea during the period from 9 September 1951 through 1 April 1952.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Action Date:

    April 1 – May 25, 1952
    Heroes U.S. Marine Corps, 1861 – 1955: Jane Blakeney

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Elmer T. Dorsey (MCSN: 0-5064), United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in Korea during the period from 1 April through 25 May 1952.