FREDERICK W. CASTLE, O-319375, Colonel, Army Air Forces, United States Army. For extraordinary achievement, while serving as Commanding Officer of a B-17 Group on a bombardment mission over Germany, 17 August 1943. In spite of intense anti-aircraft fire and extremely heavy fighter opposition, the formation made the deepest penetration this far into Germany, bombed a target of vital importance with highly successful results and continued on to bases in another theater. During one of the greatest aerial battles of the war, lasting over two hours, approximately one hundred and fifty enemy aircraft were destroyed. The courage, skill, and determination displayed by Colonel Castle on this occasion reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. Home address: , New York City, New York.

JAMES GOODWIN HALL, O-489875, Colonel, Army Air Forces, United States Army. For extraordinary achievement, in photographic mapping of enemy occupied Continental Europe from June to September 1943. Colonel Hall has been responsible not only for completing his own particular missions, but also to the tactical planning and successful direction of all missions performed by his Group. The excellent results obtained have furnished information of inestimable value to the Allied Armed Forces. The coolness, courage and skill displayed by Colonel Hall in the execution of these highly important assignments reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. Home address: Fort Worth, Texas

JACK W. HAYES, JR., 0-401229, Major, Army Air Forces, Unites States Army. For extraordinary achievement, while serving as Co-Pilot of a B-17 Group on a bombardment mission over Germany, 17 August 1943. In spite of intense anti-aircraft fire and extremely heavy fighter opposition, the formation made the deepest penetration this far into Germany, bombed a target of vital importance with highly successful results and continued on to bases in another theater. During one of the greatest aerial battles of the war, lasting over two hours, approximately one hundred and fifty enemy aircraft were destroyed. The courage, skill, and determination displayed by Major Hayes on this occasion reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. Home address: San Diego, California

JOHN F. REED, 0-727658, 1st Lieutenant, Army Air Forces, Unites States Army. For extraordinary achievement, while serving as Commanding Officer of a B-17 Group on a bombardment mission over Germany, 17 August 1943. In spite of intense anti-aircraft fire and extremely heavy fighter opposition, the formation made the deepest penetration this far into Germany, bombed a target of vital importance with highly successful results and continued on to bases in another theater. During one of the greatest aerial battles of the war, lasting over two hours, approximately one hundred and fifty enemy aircraft were destroyed. The courage, skill, and determination displayed by Lt. Reed on this occasion reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. Home address: Trenton, New Jersey

RODNEY E. SNOW, JR., 0-735465, 1st Lieutenant, Army Air Forces, Unites States Army. For extraordinary achievement, while serving as Commanding Officer of a B-17 Group on a bombardment mission over Germany, 17 August 1943. In spite of intense anti-aircraft fire and extremely heavy fighter opposition, the formation made the deepest penetration this far into Germany, bombed a target of vital importance with highly successful results and continued on to bases in another theater. During one of the greatest aerial battles of the war, lasting over two hours, approximately one hundred and fifty enemy aircraft were destroyed. The courage, skill, and determination displayed by Lt. Snow on this occasion reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. Home address: High Point, North Carolina

EIDON J. BROMAN, 0-665661, 1st Lieutenant, Army Air Forces, United States Army. For extraordinary achievement, while serving as Pilot of a B-17 airplane on a bombardment mission over Germany, 17 August 1943. In spite of intense anti-aircraft fire and extremely heavy fighter opposition, the formation made the deepest penetration thus far into Germany, bombed a target of vital importance with highly successful results and continued on to bases in another theater. During one of the greatest aerial battles of the war, lasting over two hours, approximately one hundred and fifty enemy fighter aircraft were destroyed. The courage, skill and determination displayed by Lt. Brady on this occasion reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the Unites States. Home Address: Victor, New York

EARL T. DeWOLF, 0-729958, 1st Lieutenant, Army Air Forces, United States Army. For extraordinary achievement, while serving as Bombardier of a B-17 airplane on a bombardment mission over Germany, 17 August 1943. In spite of intense anti-aircraft fire and extremely heavy fighter opposition, the formation made the deepest penetration thus far into Germany, bombed a target of vital importance with highly successful results and continued on to bases in another theater. During one of the greatest aerial battles of the war, lasting over two hours, approximately one hundred and fifty enemy fighter aircraft were destroyed. The courage, skill and determination displayed by Lt. DeWolf on this occasion reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the Unites States. Home Address: Barstow, California

DONALD M. EASTLING, 0-728614, 1st Lieutenant, Army Air Forces, United States Army. For extraordinary achievement, while serving as Pilot of a B-17 airplane on a bombardment mission over Germany, 17 August 1943. In spite of intense anti-aircraft fire and extremely heavy fighter opposition, the formation made the deepest penetration thus far into Germany, bombed a target of vital importance with highly successful results and continued on to bases in another theater. During one of the greatest aerial battles of the war, lasting over two hours, approximately one hundred and fifty enemy fighter aircraft were destroyed. The courage, skill and determination displayed by Lt. Eastling on this occasion reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the Unites States. Home Address: Memomonie, Wisconsin

JOSEPH W. ELLIS, 0-790227, 1st Lieutenant, Army Air Forces, United States Army. For extraordinary achievement, while serving as Pilot of a B-17 airplane on a bombardment mission over Germany, 17 August 1943. In spite of intense anti-aircraft fire and extremely heavy fighter opposition, the formation made the deepest penetration thus far into Germany, bombed a target of vital importance with highly successful results and continued on to bases in another theater. During one of the greatest aerial battles of the war, lasting over two hours, approximately one hundred and fifty enemy fighter aircraft were destroyed. The courage, skill and determination displayed by Lt. Ellis on this occasion reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the Unites States. Home Address: Natic, Massachusetts

WILLIAM R. Mc PHERSON, JR., 0-791315, 1st Lieutenant, Army Air Forces, United States Army. For extraordinary achievement, while serving as Pilot of a B-17 airplane on a bombardment mission over Germany, 17 August 1943. In spite of intense anti-aircraft fire and extremely heavy fighter opposition, the formation made the deepest penetration thus far into Germany, bombed a target of vital importance with highly successful results and continued on to bases in another theater. During one of the greatest aerial battles of the war, lasting over two hours, approximately one hundred and fifty enemy fighter aircraft were destroyed. The courage, skill and determination displayed by Lt.Mc Pherson on this occasion reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the Unites States. Home Address: Eagle Pass, Texas

LESLEY E. KRING, 0-666755, 1st Lieutenant, Army Air Forces, United States Army. For extraordinary achievement, while serving as Pilot of a B-17 airplane on a bombardment mission over Germany, 17 August 1943. In spite of intense anti-aircraft fire and extremely heavy fighter opposition, the formation made the deepest penetration thus far into Germany, bombed a target of vital importance with highly successful results and continued on to bases in another theater. During one of the greatest aerial battles of the war, lasting over two hours, approximately one hundred and fifty enemy fighter aircraft were destroyed. The courage, skill and determination displayed by Lt. Kring on this occasion reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the Unites States. Home Address: New Underwood, South Dakota

QUINCY V. MILLER, 0-665322, 1st Lieutenant, Army Air Forces, United States Army. For extraordinary achievement, while serving as Pilot of a B-17 airplane on a bombardment mission over Germany, 17 August 1943. In spite of intense anti-aircraft fire and extremely heavy fighter opposition, the formation made the deepest penetration thus far into Germany, bombed a target of vital importance with highly successful results and continued on to bases in another theater. During one of the greatest aerial battles of the war, lasting over two hours, approximately one hundred and fifty enemy fighter aircraft were destroyed. The courage, skill and determination displayed by Lt. Miller on this occasion reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the Unites States. Home Address: Ballinger, Texas

CARROL J. WENZKE, 0-678803, 2nd Lieutenant, Army Air Forces, United States Army. For extraordinary achievement, while serving as Navigator of a B-17 airplane on a bombardment mission over Germany, 17 August 1943. In spite of intense anti-aircraft fire and extremely heavy fighter opposition, the formation made the deepest penetration thus far into Germany, bombed a target of vital importance with highly successful results and continued on to bases in another theater. During one of the greatest aerial battles of the war, lasting over two hours, approximately one hundred and fifty enemy fighter aircraft were destroyed. The courage, skill and determination displayed by Lt. Wenzke on this occasion reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the Unites States. Home Address: Fostoria, Ohio

ELMER E. BOCKMAN, T-78, Flight Officer, Army Air Forces, United States Army. For extraordinary achievement, while serving as Tail Gunner of a B-17 airplane on a bombardment mission over Germany, 17 August 1943. In spite of intense anti-aircraft fire and extremely heavy fighter opposition, the formation made the deepest penetration thus far into Germany, bombed a target of vital importance with highly successful results and continued on to bases in another theater. During one of the greatest aerial battles of the war, lasting over two hours, approximately one hundred and fifty enemy fighter aircraft were destroyed. The courage, skill and determination displayed by Flight Officer Bockman on this occasion reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the Unites States. Home Address: Fort Sumner, New Mexico

JOSEPH H. NOYES, T-41, Flight Officer, Army Air Forces, United States Army. For extraordinary achievement, while serving as Pilot of a B-17 airplane on a bombardment mission over Germany, 17 August 1943. In spite of intense anti-aircraft fire and extremely heavy fighter opposition, the formation made the deepest penetration thus far into Germany, bombed a target of vital importance with highly successful results and continued on to bases in another theater. During one of the greatest aerial battles of the war, lasting over two hours, approximately one hundred and fifty enemy fighter aircraft were destroyed. The courage, skill and determination displayed by Flight Officer Noyes on this occasion reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the Unites States. Home Address: Seattle, Washington

THOMAS W. BEAL, Flight Officer, Army Air Forces, United States Army. For extraordinary achievement, while serving as Tail Gunner of a B-17 airplane on a bombardment mission over Germany, 17 August 1943. In spite of intense anti-aircraft fire and extremely heavy fighter opposition, the formation made the deepest penetration thus far into Germany, bombed a target of vital importance with highly successful results and continued on to bases in another theater. During one of the greatest aerial battles of the war, lasting over two hours, approximately one hundred and fifty enemy fighter aircraft were destroyed. The courage, skill and determination displayed by Flight Officer Beal on this occasion reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the Unites States. Home Address: Elsa, Texas

JAMES E. CAILLIER, 0-19074060, Technical Sergeant, Army Air Forces, Unites States Army. For extraodinary acheivement and heroism while serving as Engineer of a B-24 airplane on an aerial flight, 22 December 1942. The plane was severly damaged as a result of a mid-air collision over it's base. The nose of the ship was doubled back over the windshield, completely trapping the Bombardier and Navigator. When the other members of the crew parachuted to safety, Sergeant Caillier remained, guided the pilot back to base, and lined the ship up on the runway, thus enabling the pilot to land and saving the lifes of the two officers trapped in the nose. The courage, skill and determination displayed by Sergeant Caillier on this occasion reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. Home Address: Seattle, Washington.

GEORGE C. MILLER, 13117164, Staff Sergeant, Army Air Forces, United States Army. For extraordinary achievement, while serving as Waist Gunner of a B-17 airplane on a bombardment mission over Germany, 17 August 1943. In spite of intense anti-aircraft fire and extremely heavy fighter opposition, the formation made the deepest penetration thus far into Germany, bombed a target of vital importance with highly successful results and continued on to bases in another theater. During one of the greatest aerial battles of the war, lasting over two hours, approximately one hundred and fifty enemy fighter aircraft were destroyed. The courage, skill and determination displayed by Sergeant Miller on this occasion reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the Unites States. Home Address: Roanoke, Virginia

HARRY M. CONLEY, 0-727181, Captain, Army Air Forces, United States Army. For extraordinary achievement, while serving as Squadron Commander and as Command Pilot of a B-17 airplane on a bombardment mission over Germany, 17 August 1943. In spite of intense anti-aircraft fire and extremely heavy fighter opposition, the formation made the deepest penetration thus far into Germany, bombed a target of vital importance with highly successful results and continued on to bases in another theater. During one of the greatest aerial battles of the war, lasting over two hours, approximately one hundred and fifty enemy fighter aircraft were destroyed. The courage, skill and determination displayed by Captain Conley on this occasion reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the Unites States. Home Address: San Francisco, California

ROBERT L. HODSON, 0-432015, Captain, Army Air Forces, United States Army. For extraordinary achievement, while serving as Navigator of a B-17 airplane on a bombardment mission over Germany, 17 August 1943. In spite of intense anti-aircraft fire and extremely heavy fighter opposition, the formation made the deepest penetration thus far into Germany, bombed a target of vital importance with highly successful results and continued on to bases in another theater. During one of the greatest aerial battles of the war, lasting over two hours, approximately one hundred and fifty enemy fighter aircraft were destroyed. The courage, skill and determination displayed by Captain Hodson on this occasion reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the Unites States. Home Address: Eldon, Iowa

JOHN M. ADAMS, 0-730320, 1st Lieutenant, Army Air Forces, United States Army. For extraordinary achievement, while serving as Pilot of a B-17 airplane on a bombardment mission over Germany, 17 August 1943. In spite of intense anti-aircraft fire and extremely heavy fighter opposition, the formation made the deepest penetration thus far into Germany, bombed a target of vital importance with highly successful results and continued on to bases in another theater. During one of the greatest aerial battles of the war, lasting over two hours, approximately one hundred and fifty enemy fighter aircraft were destroyed. The courage, skill and determination displayed by Lt. Adams on this occasion reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the Unites States. Home Address: Bird Island, Minnesota

ROBERT R. MORRILL, 0-794676, 1st Lieutenant, Army Air Forces, United States Army. For extraordinary achievement, while serving as Pilot of a B-17 airplane on a bombardment mission over Germany, 17 August 1943. In spite of intense anti-aircraft fire and extremely heavy fighter opposition, the formation made the deepest penetration thus far into Germany, bombed a target of vital importance with highly successful results and continued on to bases in another theater. During one of the greatest aerial battles of the war, lasting over two hours, approximately one hundred and fifty enemy fighter aircraft were destroyed. The courage, skill and determination displayed by Lt. Morrill on this occasion reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the Unites States. Home Address: Newtonville, Massachusetts

AUSTIN E. PRITCHARD, 0-731327, 1st Lieutenant, Army Air Forces, United States Army. For extraordinary achievement, while serving as Group Navigator on a bombardment mission over Germany, 17 August 1943. In spite of intense anti-aircraft fire and extremely heavy fighter opposition, the formation made the deepest penetration thus far into Germany, bombed a target of vital importance with highly successful results and continued on to bases in another theater. During one of the greatest aerial battles of the war, lasting over two hours, approximately one hundred and fifty enemy fighter aircraft were destroyed. The courage, skill and determination displayed by Lt. Pritchard on this occasion reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the Unites States. Home Address: Baltimore, Maryland

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