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Trowbridge, Eugene A.

Date of birth:
(Havre/Montana, United States)
Service number:
0-9043
Nationality:
American

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Second Lieutenant
Unit:
Marine Fighting Squadron 223 (VMF-223), Marine Aircraft Group 23 (MAG-23), U.S. Marine Corps Aviation, U.S. Marine Corps
Awarded on:
November 20th, 1943
Citation:
"For extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession while serving as a Pilot in Marine Fighting Squadron TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-THREE (VMF-223), Marine Air Group TWENTY-THREE (MAG-23), FIRST Marine Aircraft Wing, in aerial combat with enemy Japanese forces in the Solomon Islands from 20 August 1942 to 13 September 1942. Throughout that strenuous period when the Guadalcanal airfield was under constant bombardment and our shore establishments in the area were menaced by the desperate counter thrusts of a fanatical foe, Second Lieutenant Trowbridge repeatedly intercepted persistent bombing flights. With bold determination and courageous disregard of personal safety, he pressed home numerous attacks against heavily escorted waves of invading bombers and, in five vigorous fights against tremendous odds, shot down a total of six Japanese planes. His superb flying skill and dauntless initiative were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."
Navy Cross

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