Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Chief Radioman

Awarded on:

April 9th, 1942

"For extraordinary heroism in action in the vicinity of Quinauan Point, Bataan, Philippine Islands, on 8 February 1942. When it became necessary to coordinate an attack from seaward with the operations of ground forces in breaking the resistance of a defiladed and strongly held enemy position, Chief Radioman Fuller commanded one of the two armored boats taking part in the expedition. During the entire operation this intrepid Blue Jacket maintained an exposed position in his boat directing in detail the maneuver and fire of his craft despite intense hostile fire from the beach and repeated bombing and strafing attacks by enemy dive bombers. When the third of a series of hostile dive bombing attacks caused damage which necessitated beaching his boat and inflicted several casualties thereon, Chief Radioman Fuller, though himself seriously and painfully wounded, immediately and calmly took steps to care for the wounded and get his boat to shore. The unselfish courage, strong leadership, and devotion to duty displayed by this man in the face of serious hazards of hostile bombardment and gun fire furnished an example to his crew which contributed in large measure to the signal success of the operation."

Headquarters, Allied Forces in the Philippines, General Orders No. 20

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Chief Radioman

"For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. During the period from January 1942 to 21 May 1944, while a Prisoner of War of the Japanese, he gathered detailed information of great value concerning enemy installations in the Manila area, and Cavite and Batangas Provinces of Luzon. Executing a well-planned escape, he made his way to the Headquarters of the Allied Forces in the Philippines and delivered his information in time to be of value in forthcoming operations. Throughout this period he displayed great courage, ingenuity, professional skill and a fixed determination to escape in spite of all odds. His conduct was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."

With Combat "V" device

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Chief Radioman

Chief Radioman Bert Carl Fuller (NSN: 2910061), United States Navy, was captured by the Japanese in 1942 and was held as a Prisoner of War until he until he successfully escaped captivity in 1944.