Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

First Lieutenant

Unit:

111th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, 68th Tactical Reconnaissance Group, U.S. Army Air Forces

Awarded on:

April 29th, 1944

Citation:
"For extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as pilot of a P-51 type aircraft. On 23 September 1943, Captain Hicks flew on a visual reconnaissance mission over the area extending from the mouth of the Volturne River, through Capua to Amorosi, Italy. Skillfully maneuvering his aircraft through heavy anti-aircraft fire for a distance of thirty miles, Captain Hicks obtained much valuable information concerning the location of enemy supplies and communication centers. Then having completed his assigned task, Captain Hicks, with complete disregard for his own safety, returned to the area and photographed many more gun positions and other enemy installations which were of invaluable assistance to our ground forces in attacking the enemy in this sector. His steadfast devotion to duty and outstanding proficiency in combat reflect great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States."

General Order HQ Twelfth Air Force, 29-IV-1944.