Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant (junior grade)

Awarded on:

March 1st, 1945

Citation:
"For distinguishing himself by heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight as pilot of a carrier-based torpedo plane in a glide bombing attack on a powerful enemy surface force east of Samar Island on October 25, 1944. Undeterred by the concentrated anti-aircraft fire from the closely grouped enemy formation, he delibarately and skillfull fove his plane through extremely heavy anti-aircraft fire to score a direct hit on a heavy cruiser. His courage and skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant (junior grade)

Awarded on:

1945

Citation:
“For distinguishing himself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity in action while flying a carrier based plane in a torpedo attack on an enemy battleship east of SAMAR ISLAND on October 25, 1944. When our escort carrier group was under fire and threatened with annihilation by an overwhelming enemy force, without assistance from fighters or bombers to silence or divert the intense enemy anti-aircraft fire, he unhesitatingly dove through the enemy barrage and coolly made a run on the foremost enemy battle ship forcing it to break off its attack and to retire. His skill and inspiring courage against such odds were at all times in keeping with the highest tradition of the Naval Service.”

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)