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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) James Forrest Luma (ASN: 0-885995), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the 418th Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force, and then with the 802d Reconnaissance Group, U.S. Strategic Air Forces in Europe, 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 Luma, 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

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    418th Squadron

    Division:

    Royal Canadian Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, U.S. Strategic Air Forces in Europe, General Orders No. 43 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant (Air Corps) James Forrest Luma (ASN: 0-885995), United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot of the418th Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force in action against the enemy in aerial combat 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.