(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) Chester Reed Ladd (ASN: 0-24821), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Deputy Commanding Officer, 456th Bombardment Group, FIFTEENTH Air Force in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) Chester Reed Ladd (ASN: 0-24821), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Deputy Commanding Officer, 456th Bombardment Group, FIFTEENTH Air Force in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.