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 ipedia.com: Distinguished Flying Cross (USA) Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Distinguished Flying Cross The Distinguished Flying Cross is a medal awarded to any officer or enlisted member of the United States armed forces who distinguishes himself or herself in combat in suppo...
The Distinguished Flying Cross, was authorized by an Act of Congress of July 2, 1926, an act amended by Executive Order 7786 on January 8, 1938.
Subsequent awards of the Distinguished Flying Cross are indicated by oak-leaf clusters for Army and Air Force personnel and by additional award stars for members of the Naval services.
www.ipedia.com /distinguished_flying_cross__usa_.html   (382 words)

  
 First World War.com - Encyclopedia - Distinguished Flying Medal
Instituted on King George V's birthday - 3 June 1918 - along with the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Force Medal, the Distinguished Flying Medal was awarded to NCOs and enlisted men of the Royal Air Force to recognise
The DFM (as it was known) was later extended - during the Second World War - to similarly cover the air arms of the army and fleet.
Made of silver and oval in shape, the medal was 1.375 inches wide and 1.625 inches long and featured the head of the reigning monarch on its front.
www.firstworldwar.com /atoz/dfm.htm   (199 words)

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