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CEULLERS Geroeg Ferdinand (Col) O-659099 / O-46894 / 8669A

 

Distinguished Service Cross
Distinguished Flying Cross (3 oak leaf cluster)
Air Medal (9 oak leaf cluster)
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
World War II Victory Medal
Army Commendation Medal

 

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to George F. Ceuleers (0-659099), Major (Air Corps), U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Pilot of a P-38 Fighter Airplane in the 383d Fighter Squadron, 364th Fighter Group, EIGHTH Air Force, in aerial combat against enemy forces on 23 December 1944, in the European Theater of Operations. On this date Major Ceuleers destroyed four enemy aircraft in a single engagement. Major Ceuleers's unquestionable valor in aerial combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 8th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces.

Headquarters: U.S. Strategic Forces in Europe, General Orders No. 21 (1945)