This listing is for the following Lt. Colonel Roy Evans (Deceased) WWII Ace 6 Vic, RAF Eagle Squadron, 8th Air Force, Silver Star signed 5x7 photograph:
BIO: Lt. Colonel Roy Evans (Deceased) WWII Ace Pilot 6 Victories member of the legendary Eagle Squadron joined the (RAF) in 1941 and was a POW Stalag Luft I. Recipient of the Silver Star (3rd highest military decoration), Roy Evans began his World War II service with the (RAF) Royal Air Force in England, flying with No. 121 Eagle Squadron, before transferring to the U.S. Army Air Forces in 1941. During the War he became a U.S. Army Air Forces ACE, credited with shooting down 6 enemy aircraft in aerial combat, 8th Air Force, 359th Fighter Group before he was himself shot down, severely wounded, and interned as a Prisoner of War in February 1945. Recipient of the Silver Star (3rd highest military decoration), 4 Distinguished Flying Cross, Prisoner of War Medal.
Silver Star Citation:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) Roy William Evans (ASN: 0-885196), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a Fighter Airplane in the 359th Fighter Group, EIGHTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Evans, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.
1st Distinguished Flying Cross Citation:
Roy William Evans (ASN: 0-885196), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Fighter Pilot of the 359th Fighter Group, EIGHTH Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
2nd Distinguished Flying Cross Citation:
Roy William Evans (ASN: 0-885196), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Fighter Pilot of the 359th Fighter Group, EIGHTH Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
3rd Distinguished Flying Cross Citation:
Roy William Evans (ASN: 0-885196), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Fighter Pilot of the 359th Fighter Group, EIGHTH Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
4th Distinguished Flying Cross Citation:
Roy William Evans (ASN: 0-885196), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Fighter Pilot of the 359th Fighter Group, EIGHTH Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
Prisoner of War Medal:
Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) Roy W. Evans (ASN: 0-885196), United States Army Air Forces, was shot down in aerial combat on 14 February 1945, was badly wounded, captured by German forces and was interned at Stalag Luft I. He was held as a Prisoner of War until his return to U.S. Military Control at the end of hostilities in May 1945.
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