Husband of Betty Dickerson (nee Kennedy); father of Jean (Tom) Parkinson and Janet (Randy) Belden; grandfather of 4 and great-grandfather of 2.
40th Bomb Group, 58th Bomb Wing, 20th Air Force
Pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, dated 22 September 1943, as amended, and classified letter, Headquarters Twentieth Air Force, dated 16 December 1944, subject: “Delegation of Administrative Responsibilities”, the Distinguished Flying Cross is hereby awarded to FIRST LIEUTENANT HAROLD W. DICKERSON, 0 684 953, Air Corps, Army of the United States, XX Bomber Command, for heroism by voluntary action in the face of great danger above and beyond the line of duty, while participating as a Bombardier in an aerial flight on 21 November 1944, on a bombing mission over Omura, Kyushu, Japan. In spite of heavy enemy fighter attacks over the target and severe damage to the aircraft, the bombs were dropped with good results. First Lieutenant DICKERSON’s presence of mind under attack, and his competence as bombardier, contributed in a great measure to the success of the combat efforts of his organization. First Lieutenant DICKERSON’s actions reflect great credit on himself, the XX Bomber Command and the Army Air Forces.
40th Bomb Group, 58th Bomb Wing, 20th Air Force
Pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, dated 22 September 1943, as amended, and classified letter, Headquarters Twentieth Air Force, dated 16 December 1944, subject: “Delegation of Administrative Responsibilities”, the Distinguished Flying Cross is hereby awarded to FIRST LIEUTENANT HAROLD W. DICKERSON, 0 684 953, Air Corps, Army of the United States, XX Bomber Command, for heroism by voluntary action in the face of great danger above and beyond the line of duty, while participating as a Bombardier in an aerial flight on 21 November 1944, on a bombing mission over Omura, Kyushu, Japan. In spite of heavy enemy fighter attacks over the target and severe damage to the aircraft, the bombs were dropped with good results. First Lieutenant DICKERSON’s presence of mind under attack, and his competence as bombardier, contributed in a great measure to the success of the combat efforts of his organization. First Lieutenant DICKERSON’s actions reflect great credit on himself, the XX Bomber Command and the Army Air Forces.
Husband of Betty Dickerson (nee Kennedy); father of Jean (Tom) Parkinson and Janet (Randy) Belden; grandfather of 4 and great-grandfather of 2.
40th Bomb Group, 58th Bomb Wing, 20th Air Force
Pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, dated 22 September 1943, as amended, and classified letter, Headquarters Twentieth Air Force, dated 16 December 1944, subject: “Delegation of Administrative Responsibilities”, the Distinguished Flying Cross is hereby awarded to FIRST LIEUTENANT HAROLD W. DICKERSON, 0 684 953, Air Corps, Army of the United States, XX Bomber Command, for heroism by voluntary action in the face of great danger above and beyond the line of duty, while participating as a Bombardier in an aerial flight on 21 November 1944, on a bombing mission over Omura, Kyushu, Japan. In spite of heavy enemy fighter attacks over the target and severe damage to the aircraft, the bombs were dropped with good results. First Lieutenant DICKERSON’s presence of mind under attack, and his competence as bombardier, contributed in a great measure to the success of the combat efforts of his organization. First Lieutenant DICKERSON’s actions reflect great credit on himself, the XX Bomber Command and the Army Air Forces.
40th Bomb Group, 58th Bomb Wing, 20th Air Force
Pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, dated 22 September 1943, as amended, and classified letter, Headquarters Twentieth Air Force, dated 16 December 1944, subject: “Delegation of Administrative Responsibilities”, the Distinguished Flying Cross is hereby awarded to FIRST LIEUTENANT HAROLD W. DICKERSON, 0 684 953, Air Corps, Army of the United States, XX Bomber Command, for heroism by voluntary action in the face of great danger above and beyond the line of duty, while participating as a Bombardier in an aerial flight on 21 November 1944, on a bombing mission over Omura, Kyushu, Japan. In spite of heavy enemy fighter attacks over the target and severe damage to the aircraft, the bombs were dropped with good results. First Lieutenant DICKERSON’s presence of mind under attack, and his competence as bombardier, contributed in a great measure to the success of the combat efforts of his organization. First Lieutenant DICKERSON’s actions reflect great credit on himself, the XX Bomber Command and the Army Air Forces.
Family Members
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Explore more
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
