Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Technical Sergeant

Unit:

Far East Air Forces

Awarded on:

October 28th, 1944

General Orders No. 275, Headquarters Far East Air Froces.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Technical Sergeant

Unit:

Far East Air Forces

Awarded on:

July 30th, 1945

Citation:
"For meritorious achievement while participating in an aerial flight to Lehug airdrome, Cebu, Philippine Islands, on 1 November 1944. Sergeant Stone was the top-turret gunner in the crew of a heavy bomber taking part in an attack on this enemy airdrome when 8 Japanese fighters intercepted. One of the hostile planes made a diving pass at this bomber and Sergeant Sotne oepend fire from 500 yards, scoring hits which caused flames to burst from the cowling of the Japanese aircraft. As the enemy fighter closed into within 200 yards and dived under the left wing of the bomber, Sergeant Stone fired another burst and send the flaming Japanese plane into a tailspin. The courage and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Stone diring this flight reflect great credit on the United States Army AIr Forces."

Fifth Air Medal received in the form of a fourth Bronze oak leaf cluster to be worn on the ribbon of the first Air Medal.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Second Air Medal received in the form of a bronze oak leaf cluster to be worn on the ribbon of the first AIr Medal

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Third Air Medal received in the form of a second bronzeoak leaf cluster to be worn on the ribbon of the first Air Medal.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Fourth Air Medal received in the form of a third bronze oak leaf cluster to be worn on the ribbon of the first Air Medal.