The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain (Field Artillery) David A. Hill, Jr. (ASN: 0-54124), United States Army, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 90th Field Artillery Battalion, 25th Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. During the period 26 October to 8 November 1950, Captain Hill completed fifty combat missions in Korea in support of the 25th Infantry Division. Despite antiaircraft and small arms fire and hazards of weather and mountainous terrain, he flew close-in missions to spot targets for United Nations aircraft and obtain valuable reconnaissance information. His untiring and courageous work was of inestimable value to the success of Division operations and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Captain (Field Artillery)Batallion:
90th Field Artillery BattalionDivision:
25th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
September 1950
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain (Field Artillery) David A. Hill, Jr. (ASN: 0-54124), United States Army, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 90th Field Artillery Battalion, 25th Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. His outstanding courage and dedication to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Captain (Field Artillery)Batallion:
90th Field Artillery BattalionDivision:
25th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
August 1950
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Captain (Field Artillery) David A. Hill, Jr. (ASN: 0-54124), United States Army, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 90th Field Artillery Battalion, 25th Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. His outstanding courage and dedication to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.