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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Civilian

    Rank:

    Mr.

    Action Date:

    December 17, 1903

    War Department, General Orders No. 7 (1929)

    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 Mr. Orville Wright, a United States Civilian, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight. By his vision, perseverance, courage, and skill, Orville Wright, in collaboration with his brother, Wilbur Wright, designed, constructed, and operated the airplane at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, on 17 December 1903, made the first successful flight under its own power and carrying a human operator thereby making possible achievements which are now stirring the emotions and pride of this world.