26 Apr 00

TO: Commander 450th Bombardment Group (Heavy)
FROM: Commander 31st Fighter Group
SUBECT: Award of the Outstanding Unit Award

Sir,
It is with great honor and gratitude that I award you and your Group, the 450th BG(H), the Outstanding Unit Award for actions in combat during OPERATION Overlord. It was our distinct and glorious pleasure to provide you with vital services in order to assist you in the completion of your assigned mission. The professionalism and dedication demonstrated by your unit in the face of overwhelming enemies brings great credit upon yourselves, the 15th Air Forces, and the United States Army Air Force.
signed
Daddy=, Lt Col
Commander, 31st FG, USAAF