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Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
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At El Centro Marines Air Force station, Major Jack Scott received the Distinguished Flying Cross from Maj. W. R. Lear for heroic piloting in the Solomons Islands from February 4 to September 10, 1943. Scott returned to the US last December; his family lives in El Centro.
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In brief ceremonies Monday at the El Centro Marines Air Force station, Major Jack Scott, executive officer of the fighters' squadron attached to the training unit at the station, was presented with the Distinguished Flying Cross. Presentation was made by Maj. Scott's commanding officer, Maj. W. R. Lear. The citation was signed by Admiral William F. Halsey.
Major Scott's decoration was in recognition of heroic and extra achievements as pilot in the Solomons islands during a period from February 4 to September 10, 1943.
He returned to the United States last December to be attached to the El Centro station.
His family consisting of his wife and nine-months-old daughter resides at 654 Park avenue, El Centro.
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El Centro Marines Air Force Station
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major scott awarded distinguished flying cross for heroic achievements as pilot in solomons islands, february 4 to september 10, 1943
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In brief ceremonies, Major Jack Scott, executive officer of the fighters' squadron attached to the training unit, was presented with the Distinguished Flying Cross by his commanding officer Maj. W. R. Lear. The citation was signed by Admiral William F. Halsey. Scott returned to the United States last December to join the El Centro station. His wife and nine-months-old daughter reside at 654 Park avenue, El Centro.