The only award list for the medal was published in June 1939 and contained just 2
the citation stating: "For outstanding performance in combat during the seizure and occupation of the Japanese-held Atoll of Tarawa
Navigator Badge (in silvered and blue embroidery
six Exploding Bomb Insignia (bronze gilt
Friedrich Heilingbrunner (1891–1977)
United States. Two Air Force Badges, C.1944 Buy Now The only award list forArmy Air Force Air Transport Command (ATC) Co Pilot First Officer Badge (in bronze, unmarked, measuring 88. 3 mm (w) x 21 mm (h), horizontal pinback); and Army Glider Badge (in silvered metal, unmarked, measuring 41. 2 mm (w) x 18. 2 mm (h), horizontal pinback). Very light contact, together, near extremely fine.