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Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division
General Orders No. 247 - 25 October 1950
Captain Michael Nagri, 01182905, Artillery, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 25th Infantry Division Artillery, United States Army. During the period 12 July to 17 September 1950 in Korea, Captain Nagri performed fifty combat missions in support of the 25th Infantry Division. Despite antiaircraft and small arms fire and hazards of weather and mountainous terrain they flew close-in missions to spot targets for United Nations aircraft and obtain valuable reconnaissance information. His untiring and courageous work was of inestimable value to the success of Division operations. Entered the military service from Texas.
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant Hubert Campbell Nichols, Jr. (AFSN: FR-44853), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight on 7 April 1953 in aerial combat against the enemy in Korea. Lieutenant Nichols was briefed to lead the second flight in a group of eight aircraft assigned to the 474th Fighter Bomber Group, Fifth Air Force. Due to a late start by the Group Leader, Lieutenant Nichols immediately took the lead. The target was rolling stock near Sonchon, Korea, deep in enemy territory and it was brought out in the briefing that attacks by the MiG 15 type enemy aircraft could be expected. Lieutenant Nichols led the group to the target area and attacked fifteen vehicles carrying enemy supplies and personnel. He positioned himself on the bomb run and released his bombs, cutting the road in front of the first vehicle, stopping the southerly flow of traffic. Quickly picking up his Wingman, he set up a strafing run on the tucks destroying one and damaging another. Compiled results of the attack were three road cuts, five vehicles destroyed and six vehicles damaged. As they were leaving the target area, enemy aircraft were reported near them but Lieutenant Nichols skillfully led his flight out of the danger area. Through his calm judgment, courage and leadership ability, Lieutenant Nichols has brought great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
Headquarters, 5th Air Force
General Orders G-557 - August 14, 1953
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant Hubert Campbell Nichols, Jr. (AFSN: FR-44853), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight on 3 May 1953, in armed aerial combat against the enemy on a night mission as a member of the 474th Fighter Bomber Group, Fifth Air Force. He sighted and effectively hampered enemy movements north of Sinanju, Korea, by destroying one enemy truck and effecting a road cut. He then headed north toward Kunu-ri and bombed five enemy vehicles, but was unable to score his hit, because of the close proximity of enemy aircraft in his immediate area. He expertly eluded the enemy and returned to his home base after he was ordered to leave the area because of heavy enemy aerial activity. Through his skill in night intruder flying, his courage and devotion to duty, Lieutenant Nichols has brought great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
General Orders: Board Serial 512 - June 11, 1953
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross (Posthumously) to Ensign Edwin Allen Nixon, Jr. (NSN: 0-552869), United States Navy, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a Jet Fighter Plane in Fighter Squadron Ninety-One (VF-91), based on board the U.S.S. Philippine Sea, during operations against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 1 March 1953. Participating in an armed reconnaissance mission over the heavily defended enemy supply and build-up area between Hamhung and Wonsan, Ensign Nixon carried out a devastating attack upon a vital railroad bridge on the main east coast supply route in the face of intense anti-aircraft fire. Although his plane was repeatedly hit by heavy enemy fire, he continued to press home his dive-bombing attack with unerring accuracy until his aircraft plunged to the ground, exploding on impact. His exceptional courage, marked ability as an airman and selfless devotion to duty reflect great credit upon Ensign Nixon and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
General Orders: All Hands (November 1952)
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Ensign Cutlar J. Nordyke, United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flights while serving with Attack Squadron One Hundred Fifteen (VA-115), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea during the period from 6 August to 19 October 1950. As Pilot of an Attack Bomber attached to the U.S.S. Philippine Sea (CV-47), he participated in 35 strike missions over enemy territory.
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain [then First Lieutenant] William C. Norris (AFSN: 0-40754), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight on 19 August 1951. As squadron leader in a flight of eighteen F-51 type aircraft, Captain Norris displayed outstanding leadership and airmanship when he led his squadron through low hanging clouds and intermittent rain showers directly to the target area at Chongju, deep within North Korea, where he and his squadron made a series of destructive attacks using bombs, rockets, and machine guns on marshalling yards, railway cars, and petroleum, oil, and lubricant storage areas in that heavily defended city. Captain Norris so skillfully planned the mission for the entire squadron that when adverse weather conditions precluded making the attacks as briefed, an alternate plan of attack was executed with minimum delay which resulted in optimum damage being inflicted on the target. Throughout these attacks, Captain Norris displayed outstanding leadership by directing other aircraft on strategic targets which led to the total destruction of twenty railway cars, two petroleum, oil, and lubricant storage areas, and the rails in the railway yards in this important transportation center. As a result of this mission, vital fuels needed for transportation of supplies to front line areas were denied the enemy plus the destruction of an important link in his communications which greatly reduced his offensive potential. By his high personal courage, devotion to duty, and exceptional leadership, Captain Norris has brought great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.