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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Division:

    24th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    July 9 – August 31, 1950

    Headquarters, 24th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 128 (September 13, 1950)

    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 William A. Snellers (ASN: 0-2208444), United States Army, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a member of the 24th Infantry Division Artillery, in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea from 9 July to 31 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.