Awarded for actions during the World War II
During World War II, Paul Cochran became a U.S. Army Air Forces ACE, credited with shooting down 5 enemy aircraft in aerial combat.
SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) Paul Rarick Cochran (ASN: 0-729316), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a P-38 Fighter Pilot of the 96th Fighter Squadron, 82d Fighter Group, FIFTEENTH Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the Mediterranean Theater of Action during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
Action Date: World War II
Service: Army Air Forces
Battalion: 96th Fighter Squadron
Regiment: 82d Fighter Group
Division: 15th Air Force
During World War II, Paul Cochran became a U.S. Army Air Forces ACE, credited with shooting down 5 enemy aircraft in aerial combat.
SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) Paul Rarick Cochran (ASN: 0-729316), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a P-38 Fighter Pilot of the 96th Fighter Squadron, 82d Fighter Group, FIFTEENTH Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the Mediterranean Theater of Action during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
Action Date: World War II
Service: Army Air Forces
Battalion: 96th Fighter Squadron
Regiment: 82d Fighter Group
Division: 15th Air Force
Awarded for actions during the World War II
During World War II, Paul Cochran became a U.S. Army Air Forces ACE, credited with shooting down 5 enemy aircraft in aerial combat.
SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) Paul Rarick Cochran (ASN: 0-729316), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a P-38 Fighter Pilot of the 96th Fighter Squadron, 82d Fighter Group, FIFTEENTH Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the Mediterranean Theater of Action during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
Action Date: World War II
Service: Army Air Forces
Battalion: 96th Fighter Squadron
Regiment: 82d Fighter Group
Division: 15th Air Force
During World War II, Paul Cochran became a U.S. Army Air Forces ACE, credited with shooting down 5 enemy aircraft in aerial combat.
SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) Paul Rarick Cochran (ASN: 0-729316), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a P-38 Fighter Pilot of the 96th Fighter Squadron, 82d Fighter Group, FIFTEENTH Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the Mediterranean Theater of Action during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
Action Date: World War II
Service: Army Air Forces
Battalion: 96th Fighter Squadron
Regiment: 82d Fighter Group
Division: 15th Air Force
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