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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 James E. Alvator (ASN: 0-1181525), United States Army, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a member of Headquarters Company, 24th Infantry Division, in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea from 12 to 29 August 1950. 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.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Field Artillery)

    Division:

    24th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    August 12 – September 20, 1950
    Headquarters, 24th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 190 (October 16, 1950)

    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 First Lieutenant James E. Alvator (ASN: 0-1181525), United States Army, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a member of Headquarters Company, 24th Infantry Division, in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea from 12 August to 20 September 1950. 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Field Artillery)

    Division:

    24th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    September 21 – October 31, 1950
    Headquarters, 24th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 190 (October 16, 1950)

    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 First Lieutenant (Field Artillery) James E. Alvator (ASN: 0-1181525), United States Army, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a member of Headquarters Company, 24th Infantry Division, in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea from 21 September 1950 to 31 October 1950. 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.