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Award of the Commendation Medal, =AVG=Derring

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From January to June 2010, Major Derring served in Kuban in the 1942 Multi-Sector Campaign, flying a total of 24 sorties. Of the 79 participants in the sector, Major Derring tied for 1st overall in total number of sorties flown for the campaign.

Major Derring is hereby awarded the Commendation Medal. Major Derring's actions are in keeping with the highest traditions of the US Army Air Corps. They reflect well upon him, his unit, and the =AVG=.

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Re: Award of the Commendation Medal, =AVG=Derring

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~S~ and congratulations, Sir! Well deserved!
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Congratulations Derring!
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Re: Award of the Commendation Medal, =AVG=Derring

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Excellent work, Derring!
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Re: Award of the Commendation Medal, =AVG=Derring

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~Salute~

Thank you Gentlemen.
May I state that this was the most challenging campaign I have ever flown. I have great repect for the real Russian soldiers who fought in the Kuban.

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Re: Award of the Commendation Medal, =AVG=Derring

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Congrates Derring! Nice job up there.
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Re: Award of the Commendation Medal, =AVG=Derring

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=S= Derring

Congratulations Sir!
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Re: Award of the Commendation Medal, =AVG=Derring

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Lifts drink in the air...............Yeah Derring has questionible aim, is a little rough around the edges, stuborn as hell and darn right crazy sometimes but then again thats why I have always demanded he be on my team. Salute and KUDOS my old friend!! 8-)
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Congrats! Well done Sir.

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