Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant

Unit:

Carrier Task Force, U.S. Navy

Awarded on:

December 1947

"For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Tactical and Air Combat Intelligence Officer, on the Staff of a Commander Carrier Task Force, from 13 April 1944 to 9 August 1944."

Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 370

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant Commander

Unit:

Carrier Task Force, U.S. Navy

Awarded on:

April 1948

"For gallantry in action as Senior Air CIO, Aide and Flag Secretary on the Staff of a Carrier Task Force Commander, in operations against the Japanese in Kyushu, Tokyo, and Kure areas, and in support of landings at Iwo Jima and Okinawa, from 10 February 1945 to 19 May 1945. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service."

Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 374