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Title

Distinguished Flying Cross Certificate

Subject

Vietnam War Era
U.S. Air Force
Pilot

Description

Established in 1926, the Distinguished Flying Cross is a military decoration awarded to any officer or enlisted member of the United States Armed Forces who distinguishes by "heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight."

Robert Morris received this award on October 22, 1969 for actions taken under fire while flying in Southeast Asia earlier that year.

Creator

U.S Air Force

Source

Distinguished Flying Cross Certificate, Folder 1-5, MS-221 Cpt. Robert L. Morris '66 Papers, Special Collections and College Archives, Musselman Library, Gettysburg College.

Date

October 22, 1969