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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Samuel Richards, Jr. (MCSN: 0-9022), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight during World War II.

Awards Received

  • Navy and Marine Corps Medal

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Action Date:

    September 19 to December 15, 1950
    Heroes, U.S. Marine Corps 1861 – 1955 (Jane Blakeney)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Samuel Richards, Jr. (MCSN: 09022), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for heroism involving voluntary risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy, on September 19 to December 15, 1950, at Korea.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    Heroes U.S. Marine Corps 1861 – 1955 (Jane Blakeney)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Samuel Richards, Jr. (MCSN: 0-9022), United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in Korea.