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) Kenneth Grant Jewell (ASN: 0-536783), United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Pilot of a B-24 aircraft on twenty-four heavy bombardment missions over Germany and enemy occupied Continental Europe, from 18 October 1943 to 9 March 1944. While acting in his capacity as Pilot on a mission to Germany, 9 March 1944, Lieutenant Jewell was severely injured by flak which permanently relieved him from active combat duty. By his superior flying ability and judgment, he has on many occasions safely completed missions with a heavily damaged aircraft. The performance of duty far above the usual has distinguished Lieutenant Jewell in the eyes of all those with whom he has served. The courage, and skill displayed by Lieutenant Jewell on all twenty-four operational missions reflect the greatest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.