Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Second Lieutenant

Unit:

Marine Fighting Squadron 214 (VMF-214), Marine Aircraft Group 11 (MAG-11), U.S. Marine Corps Aviation, U.S. Marine Corps

Awarded on:

April 19th, 1944

Citation:
"For extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as a Pilot in Marine Fighting Squadron TWO HUNDRED FOURTEEN (VMF-214), Marine Air Group ELEVEN (MAG-11), FIRST Marine Aircraft Wing, in aerial combat against enemy Japanese forces in the Solomon Islands Area from 15 July 1943 to 1 September 1943. In addition to participation in numerous strikes against hostile shipping and airfield installations, Second Lieutenant Jensen frequently observed and reported positions of enemy troops concentrations. Overwhelmed by Japanese fighters while escorting a photographic mission over the Shortland Islands, he personally destroyed three planes and assisted in repelling the others. Later, as leader of a bomber cover, he shot down one Zero in flames and then, with all but one gun jammed, persistently remained in the fight until hostile interception was completely routed. On another occasion, when adverse weather turned back the remainder of his division, he continued along, diving through a virtual hail of Japanese fire to strafe and explode sixteen bombers and eight fighters on Kahili airfield. His relentless fighting spirit and courageous devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."

Serial 002334 (SofN Signed April 19, 1944).

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Second Lieutenant

Unit:

Marine Fighting Squadron 214 (VMF-214), Marine Aircraft Group 11 (MAG-11), U.S. Marine Corps Aviation, U.S. Marine Corps

Citation:
"For extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Pilot in Marine Fighting Squadron TWO HUNDRED FOURTEEN (VMF-214), Marine Air Group ELEVEN (MAG-11), FIRST Marine Aircraft Wing, in aerial combat against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II."