The following is the General Order authorizing the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lt. Glanville. According to his son Ross, Lt. Glanville was the squadron leader's wingman until about 30 minutes into the flight when the Sqaudron leader developed engine problems and was forced to turn back. This left Lt. Glanville in charge of the mission which he successfully lead to completion.

Corrections of General Orders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I
AWARD, Posthumous, of the Distinguished Flying Cross . . . . . . . . . . . . II
AWARD, of the Distinguished Flying Cross (Missing in Action) . . . . . . . III
AWARD, of the Distinguished Flying Cross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IV

SECTION IV -- AWARDS OF THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS

Under the provisions of AR 600-45, as amended, and pursuant to authority contained in Circular No. 89, Headquarters NATOUSA, 10 July 1944, the Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded the following named officers, Air Corps, United States Army, residence and citation as indicated:

James O. Glanville, 0-730454, First Lieutenant, 317th Ftr Sq., 325th Ftr Gp. For extraordinary achievement in aerial flight as a pilot of a P-51 type aircraft. On 1 September 1944, Lt Glanville led his squadron on a strafing attack on strategic enemy installations in Hungary. Upon arriving at the target, after skillfully leading his formation through a heavy haze which covered the entire route, Lt. Glanville initiated the attack. Despite intense ground weapons fire, the formation made several passes and so completely covered the entire area that thirty-eight (38) enemy aircraft were seriously damaged or destroyed and numerous others were damaged. By his outstanding leadership, professional skill and devotion to duty, together with his personal combat record of sixty (60) successful missions against the enemy, Lt. Glanville has reflected great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States of America. Residence at appointment: San Leandro, California.

By command of Major General Twining:

R. K. TAYLOR,
Colonel, CSG.
Chief of Staff
OFFICIAL:
J. M. Ivins,
J. M. IVINS,
Colonel, AGD,
Adjutant General,

A TRUE EXTRACT COPY
HAROLD N. CHAMBERS,
Capt., Air Corps.

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