Sgt. A. C. Duff of the Signal Corps captured this photograph on June 22, 1918. It shows Lt. Edward Buford Jr. of the 95th Aero Squadron being awarded the Distinguished Service Cross () for engaging in combat with five German enemies and shooting down one. The photo was taken in Toul, France and was issued on August 24, 1918. This information is verified by the A. E. F. Censor on July 29, 1918.

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