Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant (junior grade)

Awarded on:

February 1943

Citation:
"For extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Torpedo Plane of Torpedo Squadron FIVE (VT-5), attached to the U.S.S. YORKTOWN (CV-5), in two attacks against Japanese forces at Tulagi Harbor, on 4 May 1942. These attacks, pressed home in the face of heavy anti-aircraft fire, resulted in the sinking or damaging of at least eight enemy vessels. Lieutenant Ewoldt's airmanship, courage and unwavering devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."

Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 311 (February 1943).

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Commander

Unit:

Commanding Officer, Torpedo Squadron 7 (VT-7), U.S. Navy

Awarded on:

1945

Citation:
"For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Commanding Officer of Torpedo Squadron SEVEN (VT-7), attached to the U.S.S. HANCOCK (CV-19), in action against enemy Japanese forces in the vicinity of Formosa, on 3 January 1945. When his torpedo hung up in the bomb bay of his plane during a strike against an enemy convoy, Commander Ewoldt returned alone and executed a second run over the hostile vessels in the face of anti-aircraft fire, bringing the attack to a successful conclusion. By his courage and initiative, Commander Ewoldt upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."