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By direction of the President, First Lieutenant Daniel J. O'Brien has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. First Lieutenant Daniel J. O’Brien distinguished himself by extraordinary achievement and heroism while participating in aerial flight on 2 February 1952. While performing Rescue coverage for United Nation’s airmen, a distress call was received from a flight of aircraft that one of their flight had made a forced landing on the beach in enemy held territory. Lieutenant O’Brien proceed to the downed aircraft escorting a Rescue helicopter to pick up the downed pilot. Upon arriving at the poison of the downed pilot, both the aircraft were subjected to enemy small arms fire. After the pilot had been rescued, it was evident that he would have to be transferred to the Rescue SA-16 and rushed to a hospital due to a severed leg. The SA-16 landing in ice-filled waters, behind enemy lines, at dusk. The amphibian was beached on a friendly island and the transfer was effected. During the take-off, considerable ice was picked up, causing all instruments except the magnet compass to become inoperative. A United Nations night fighter escorted the SA-16 on the return flight to a friendly Air Base, relaying altitude and airspeed to Lieutenant O’Brien. Through his ability, heroism, and desire to serve the United Nations cause, Lieutenant O’Brien has brought great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division
General Orders No. 206 - 27 September 1950
The first Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight is awarded to First Lieutenant Robert J. Ogden, 01164559, Artillery, Eight Field Artillery Battalion, United States Army, 8 August to 2 September 1950 in Korea. During the period indicated First Lieutenant Ogden performed 50 combat missions in support of the 25th Infantry Division. Despite antiaircraft and small arms fire and hazards of weather and mountainous terrain, he 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 New York.
Headquarters, 24th Infantry Division
General Orders No. 128 - September 13, 1950
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 Norman J. Olson (ASN: 0-2020960), United States Army, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a member of Headquarters Company, 24th Infantry Division, in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea from 11 July to 4 August 1950.
For extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flights during the period 15 August 1952 to 19 January 1953