the Distinguished Flying Cross
GPTKB entity
Properties (54)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
military award
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| gptkbp:awardedBy |
gptkb:U.S._Marine_Corps_personnel
gptkb:aviators_in_the_U.S._military 1918 aerial flight heroism aviators significant contributions to aviation members of the armed forces acts of gallantry combat missions extraordinary achievement both officers and enlisted personnel other medals non-combat missions extraordinary acts of valor meritorious service in flight acts of heroism in flight leadership in flight operations outstanding aerial achievement U.S._Air_Force_personnel U.S._Army_personnel the_President_of_the_United_States U.S._Navy_personnel |
| gptkbp:design_feature |
cross shape with a propeller
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| gptkbp:established |
gptkb:United_States_Congress
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| gptkbp:has_a |
Medal of Honor
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
the Distinguished Flying Cross
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| gptkbp:internationalClassification |
true
|
| gptkbp:is_a |
decoration
military commendation |
| gptkbp:is_a_route_for |
certain military promotions
|
| gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of |
valor and bravery
distinction military excellence |
| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
other military awards
DFC |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:United_States_military_decorations
military culture military awards system U.S._military_history |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_for |
gptkb:the_Department_of_Defense
military branches |
| gptkbp:is_referenced_in |
dedication and service
|
| gptkbp:is_used_in |
aviation achievements
military regulations |
| gptkbp:notable_winners |
true
|
| gptkbp:posthumousRecognition |
true
|
| gptkbp:recognizes |
exceptional service
heroic actions in combat courage under fire |
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
Air Medal
|
| gptkbp:ribbon |
blue ribbon with white stars
|
| gptkbp:suitableFor |
one of the highest military honors
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