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Air Force Cross

The Air Force Cross is awarded for extraordinary heroism, which does not justify award of the Medal of Honor. The Air Force Cross was established by Congress on July 6, 1960 as a replacement for the Distinguished Service Cross when the award was made by Air Force Authority. The First Air Force Cross was awarded posthumously in 1962

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Air Force Cross

Col Neel E. Kearby

Sgt Maynard H Smith

Major Richard I. Bong

Col John R. Kane

Major William A Shomo

2nd Lt Joseph R. Sarnoski

Capt Edward V. Rickenbacker

2nd Lt Edwin R. Bleckley

2nd Lt. Frank Luke, Jr

2n Lt Harold E. Goettler

General John P. McConnell, 6th Air Force Chief of Staff

General Nathan F. Twining, 3rd Air Force Chief of Staff

General Carl A. Spaatz, 1st AF Chief of Staff

Maj Charles J. Loring, Jr

Maj George A. Davis

Capt John S. Walmsley, Jr

Maj Louis J. Sebille

A1C William Pitsenbarger

Col George E Day