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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Bruce H. Cram (AFSN: 0-812382), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the NINTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by First Lieutenant Cram, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Batallion:

    39th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron

    Regiment:

    18th Fighter-Bomber Wing

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Korea)

    Action Date:

    February 18, 1952 – September 5, 1953

    Captain Bruce H. Cram (AFSN: 0-812382), United States Air Force, was captured by communist forces after he was shot down over North Korea on 18 February 1952, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his release on 5 September 1953, during Operation Big Switch at the end of the war.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Air Corps)

    Division:

    9th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 9th Air Force, General Orders No. 116 (June 27, 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Bruce H. Cram (AFSN: 0-812382), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the NINTH Air Force in the European Theater of Operations 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.