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- RESTRICTED
- Headquarters Ninth Air Force
- APO 696, US Army
- 11 August 1945
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- By direction of the President, under
the provision of the act of Congress approved 2 July 1926 (Bul 8 WD,
1926) and in accordance with the authority delegated by the War
Department, a DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS is awarded to:
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- RICHARD J. WATERS, O-2009514, 2d Lt,
Air Corps, 397th Bombardment Group (M).
For extraordinary achievement in aerial flight.
On 8 April 1945, Lt WATERS distinguished himself by outstanding
aerial skill and courage while serving as lead bombardier of a flight
of B-26 type aircraft attacking an oil refinery in the area of
Hanover, Germany. Enemy
fire over the target area was severe, but despite this danger, Lt
WATERS guided his flight over the target and directed it in a
series of brilliant attacks which completely destroyed the oil
refinery. The superior
leadership and determination evidenced by Lt WATERS on this occasion
are in keeping with the finest traditions of the Army Air Forces.
Entered military service from Washington.
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