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What does DFC after someones name mean?
That he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross medal. It suggests that he was in the Royal Air Force.
Highest--Navy air medal or distinguished flying cross?
The distinguished flying cross is higher than the air medal.
What is the 2nd most highest award you can be awarded?
The Medal of Honor is the highest medal awarded in the US Military. The Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) is the second highest. The Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) is the third highest.
What is the second highest bravery medal in the US?
The second highest medal awarded for bravery is the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC).
When was Distinguished Flying Medal created?
Distinguished Flying Medal was created on 1918-06-03.
How many people have been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross?
There is no complete listing of recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross, which was the earliest medal established for valor in aerial combat. This is the criteria for receiving the medal: Criteria: The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the Armed Forces of the United States, distinguishes himself by heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. The performance of the act of heroism must be evidenced by voluntary action above and beyond the call of duty. The extraordinary achievement must have resulted in an accomplishment so exceptional and outstanding as to clearly set the individual apart from his comrades or from other persons in similar circumstances. Awards will be made only to recognize single acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement and will not be made in recognition of sustained operational activities against an armed enemy.
Was Dorie Miller awarded the Medal of Honor?
No he was not, but he did get awarded the navy cross which is the secord highest medal in the navy. Sincerly Reaper7924 To make it confusing, when Miller was awarded the Navy Cross it was the third highest decoration. The Distinguished Service Cross was second. After WWII the order was changed. Some historians contend that had Miller been white, he would have been awarded the Medal of Honor.
What medals are higher than the Silver Star?
These US Service Medals are all higher commendations than the Silver Star. In their Order of Precedence: 1. Medal of Honor 2. Service Cross Medals: Navy Cross, Army Distinguished Sevice Cross, Air Force Cross 3. Distinguished Service Medals: Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Army Distinguished Service Medal, Air Force Distiguished Service Medal and Coast Guard Distinguished SErvice Medal. 4. Silver Star The Medal of Honor, Service Cross, Silver Star are awarded for different degrees of heroism in battle.
Were there any awards or commendations or service medal on the 1965 1966 Vietnam cruise of the USS Enterprise?
Lt.Ted Langworthy was awarded the distinguished Flying cross for developing a new delivery tactic for the Shrike missile.
What was Amelia Earhart awarded for her discovery?
In 1932, after she became the first female aviator (or "aviatrix" as they were called back then) to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, President Herber Hoover awarded her the National Geographic Society's gold medal; and Congress also awarded her the Distinguished Flying Cross.
List of soldiers awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal?
The US did not(nor does not) have a medal called the Distinguished Conduct Medal.The Good Conduct Medal is awarded for any soldier who served about 9 to 12 months without having any conduct problems.The Distinguished Service Cross is an award for bravery.No. There is no list of soldiers for these awards.
Amelia earnharts rewards?
She was awarded the National Geographic Society's gold medal by President Herbert Hoover her solo flight over the Atlantic in 1932. Congress awarded her the Distinguished Flying Cross for the same flight. She broke many speed and altitude flying records and made many firsts in her career.
