(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) Frank L. Casey (ASN: 0-809923), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Silver Star
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
First Lieutenant (Air Corps)Regiment:
3d Bombardment Division (H)Division:
8th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
Headquarters, 3d Bombardment Division (H), General Orders No. 449 (August 15, 1944)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 (Air Corps) Frank L. Casey (ASN: 0-809923), United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Pilot of a B-17 airplane on many heavy bombardment missions over German occupied Continental Europe during World War II. Lieutenant Casey’s marked professional aptitude in the handling of his aircraft and capable leadership as airplane commander aided in the successful destruction of many enemy military objectives. The courage, coolness and skill displayed by Lieutenant Casey on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Military Forces of the United States.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Captain (Air Corps), [then First Lieutenant and Second Lieutenant]Division:
8th Air ForceAction Date:
May 8, 1944 – January 16, 1945
Headquarters, 8th Air Force, General Orders No. 101 (June 26, 1945)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Air Corps), [then First Lieutenant and Second Lieutenant] Frank L. Casey (ASN: 0-809923), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action while serving as First Pilot and Element Lead Pilot on heavy bombardment operations of the EIGHTH Air Force over Continental Europe from 8 May 1944 to 16 January 1945. Participating in an exceptionally large number of hazardous missions during this period, Captain Casey consistently exhibited courage, skill, and gallantry of the highest order. Returning from a mission 8 January 1945 in heavy weather, he brought his aircraft across the channel on two engines only to experience the loss of all power upon reaching the coast. Displaying dexterity and airmanship seldom witnessed, he accomplished a “dead stick”, “wheels up” landing without injury to any member of the crew. Captain Casey’s disregard for personal safety, tenacity of purpose, and devotion to duty, were a constant source of inspiration and served as an incentive for his fellow flyers to strive for greater accomplishments. The courage, flying skill, and unyielding fighting spirit displayed by Captain Casey are in keeping with the finest traditions of the Army Air Forces.