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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Staff Sergeant Richard M. Cullison (ASN: 6940977), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a combat crew member of a United States Heavy Bomber in the 72d Bombardment Squadron, 5th Bombardment Group (Heavy), SEVENTH Air Force, during World War II. 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.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Staff Sergeant

    Batallion:

    72d Bombardment Squadron

    Regiment:

    5th Bombardment Group (H)

    Division:

    7th Air Force

    Action Date:

    June 3, 1942
    Headquarters, VII Bomber Command, General Orders No. 62 (July 30, 1942)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant Richard M. Cullison (ASN: 6940977), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action as a combat crew member of a United States B-17 Flying Fortress Bomber in the 72d Bombardment Squadron, 5th Bombardment Group (Heavy), SEVENTH Air Force, in the Battle of Midway between 3 and 7 June 1942. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Staff Sergeant Cullison, 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.