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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    764th Bombardment Squadron

    Regiment:

    461st Bombardment Group (H)

    Division:

    15th Air Force

    Action Date:

    July 12, 1944

    Headquarters, 15th Air Force, General Orders No. 2859 (August 25, 1944)

    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 First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Stanley C. Vorpe (ASN: 0-812015), United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Navigator in the 764th Bombardment Squadron, 461st Bombardment Group (Heavy), FIFTEENTH Air Force, in action against an armed enemy over France on 12 July 1944. His outstanding courage and dedication to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.