1942: The President orders the Air Medal be established to award any person who while serving in the armed services after 8 Sep 1939, distinguishes or had distinguished himself/herself by meritorious achievement in an aerial flight.
1942: The President orders the Air Medal be established to award any person who while serving in the armed services after 8 Sep 1939, distinguishes or had distinguished himself/herself by meritorious achievement in an aerial flight.