Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

49th Pursuit Group, U.S. Army Air Forces

Awarded on:

August 8th, 1942

Citation:
"For extraordinary heroism in action near Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia on April 27, 1942. While commanding a flight of four fighters Captain Kiser intercepted an enemy formation of twenty-four bombers. He immediately engaged the bombers and at almost the same time was attacked from the rear by twelve enemy fighters. Disregarding the enemy fighters, he continued his attack on the bombers, disrupting the formation, and succeeded in personally destroying two. He then engaged the enemy fighters in combat, succeeded in destroying one, and then landed his flight intact. Captain Kiser's coolness under fire, calm leadership of his flight, and his personal daring and bravery were responsible for the successful execution of the mission."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

1st Lieutenant

Unit:

17th Pursuit Squadron, 24th Pursuit Group, U.S. Army Air Forces

Awarded on:

1942

Citation:
"For gallantry in action against the enemy as a P-40 Fighter Pilot of the 17th Pursuit Squadron, 24th Pursuit Group, FAR EAST Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army Air Forces."

Headquarters, Allied Air Forces in the Southwest Pacific Area, General Orders No. 27

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

1st Lieutenant

Unit:

17th Pursuit Squadron, 24th Pursuit Group, U.S. Army Air Forces

Citation:
"For extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a P-40 Fighter Pilot of the 17th Pursuit Squadron, 24th Pursuit Group, FAR EAST Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the Southwest Pacific 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.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Unit:

17th Pursuit Squadron, 24th Pursuit Group, U.S. Army Air Forces

Citation:
"For extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a P-40 Fighter Pilot of the 17th Pursuit Squadron, 24th Pursuit Group, FAR EAST Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the Southwest Pacific 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."

Awarded as Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster