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This award,
established on May 11, 1942, by Executive Order 9158 and amended by
Executive Order 9242-A, on Sept. 11, 1942, is given to any person who,
while serving with the armed forces of the United States in any capacity
subsequent to Sept. 8, 1939, shall have distinguished him or herself by
meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight.
It is given for combat or non-combat action, and
conferred in recognition of single acts of heroism or
merit for operational activities against an armed enemy,
or for meritorious services, or for sustained distinction
in performance of duties involving regular and frequent
participation in aerial flight. This decoration is the
same for all branches of the Armed Forces of the United
States.
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