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Citation to Accompany the Award of the
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Pursuant to authority contained in Circular 55, U.S. Army Forces,
China, Burma and India, dated 29 May 1944, and under the provisions of
AR 600-45, dated 22 September 1943, the DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS is
hereby awarded to Ben F. Hagelthorn, 1Lt for extraordinary achievement
in aerial flight.
He distinguished himself while participating in combat flight
from bases in China during the periods indicated.
Extensive destruction of material and heavy casualties to
personnel resulted from his operations throughout China, Burma, and
over the China Seas.
Enemy installations, supply concentrations, lines of
communication and vessels were among the targets Lt. Hagelthorn and
his crew struck.
In a majority of their missions they experienced very heavy
fire from enemy ground installations and repeated attacks by hostile
aircraft, but they carried out their assigned tasks with resolution
and coolness.
The achievements and courage of Lt Hagelthorn and his crew
reflect great credit on the Army Air Forces.
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