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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Batallion:

    5th Air Commando Squadron

    Regiment:

    14th Air Commando Wing

    Action Date:

    March 15, 1967

    Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Orders G-1215 (August 16, 1967)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross (Posthumously) to Major Alvie Wayne Gapp (AFSN: FR-53550), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight over Southeast Asia on 12 November 1966. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.