Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Ensign

Unit:

Bombing Fighting Squadron 6 (VBF-6) U.S.S. Hancock (CV-19)

Awarded on:

September 22nd, 1945

Citation:
"For extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Fighter Plane and Division Leader in Bombing Fighting Squadron SIX (VBF-6), embarked from the U.S.S. HANCOCK (CV-19), assigned to attack major enemy fleet units at Kure Harbor, Japan, on 24 July 1945. Ensign Weaver made a skillful and courageous bombing run upon an enemy battleship, scoring a direct hit with a 1,000-pound bomb despite accurate and intense anti-aircraft fire from enemy warships and shore batteries. His attack contributed materially to the sinking of the vessel soon after the attack had been concluded. His skill and courage were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."

General Orders Serial 01895, Commander 2d Carrier Task Force Pacific (September 22, 1945).

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Ensign

Received for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight during World War II.