Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Second Lieutenant

Unit:

Marine Fighting Squadron 221 (VMF-221), Marine Air Group 22 (MAG-22), U.S. Marine Corps Aviation, U.S. Marine Corps

Awarded on:

November 10th, 1942

Citation:
"For extraordinary heroism and conspicuous devotion to duty as a Pilot in Marine Fighting Squadron TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-ONE (VMF-221), in action against enemy Japanese forces during the Battle of Midway, June 4, 1942. Delivering a dauntless and aggressive attack against a vastly superior number of Japanese bomber and fighter planes, Second Lieutenant Madole aided in disrupting the plans of the enemy and lessening the effectiveness of their attack, thereby contributing materially to the success of our forces. As a result of his courageous and daring tactics and because of the circumstances attendant upon this engagement, there can be little doubt that Second Lieutenant Madole gallantly gave up his life in the service of his country. He displayed the characteristics of an excellent airman in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."

Approved by the Secretary of the Navy on November 10, 1942.