The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain (Infantry) George E. Bean (ASN: 0-1294964), United States Army, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with Headquarters Company, 25th Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. During the period from 19 November to 27 November 1950, Captain Bean completed fifty combat missions in support of the 25th Infantry Division. Despite anti-aircraft 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
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Captain (Infantry)Division:
25th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
October 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 Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain (Infantry) George E. Bean (ASN: 0-1294964), United States Army, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in August 1950, while serving with Headquarters Company, 25th Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy 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 and the United States Army.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Captain (Infantry)Division:
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 (Infantry) George E. Bean (ASN: 0-1294964), United States Army, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in August 1950, while serving with Headquarters Company, 25th Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy 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 and the United States Army.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Captain (Infantry)Division:
25th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
August 1950
Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 95 (August 29, 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 (Infantry) George E. Bean (ASN: 0-1294964), United States Army, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in August 1950, while serving with Headquarters Company, 25th Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy 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 and the United States Army.