Darrell Gail Welch

Colonel, U. S. Air Force

Silver Star

GENERAL ORDERS:
Headquarters, Northwest African Strategic Air Force, General Orders No. 8 (1943)
CITATION:
(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) Darrell Gail Welch (ASN: 0-417727), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action against the enemy as a P-38 Fighter Pilot of the 27th Fighter Squadron, 1st Fighter Group, FIFTEENTH Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the Mediterranean Theater of Action 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.

GENERAL ORDERS:
CITATION:
(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Colonel Darrell Gail Welch (ASN: 0-417727), United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States, culminating in 1970.
The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Welch culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

GENERAL ORDERS:
CITATION:
(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) Darrell Gail Welch (ASN: 0-417727), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a P-38 Fighter Pilot of the 27th Fighter Squadron, 1st Fighter Group, FIFTEENTH Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the Mediterranean Theater of Action 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.