Hoffmann, Egon Felix

Date of birth:: February 3rd, 1919 (Germany)
Date of death:: October 19th, 1944
Buried on:: American War Graves Belcrest Memorial Park
Plot: 31. Row: 98. Grave: 6.
Nationality:: American

Biography

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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Lieutenant (junior grade)
Unit:: Bombing Squadron 14 (VB-14), U.S.S. Wasp (CV-18), U.S. Navy

"For heroism and extraordinary achievement in aerial flight as pilot of a Torpedo Bombing Plane in Topedo Bombing Squadron FOURTEEN, Operating from the U.S.S. WASP, during action against enemy Japanese forces in the Philippine Islands Area, September 21, 1944. Participating in a daring strike against hostile shipping in Manila Bay, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Hoffmann defied the enemy's shattering antiaircraft fire and fierce aerial opposition to press home his attack and, flying at a extremely low attitude, released his torpedo, scoring a damaging hit which contributed essentially to the sinking of a large enemy cargo vessel. His superb airmanship,cool courage and inspiring devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service

Gold Star in lieu (posthumously awarded)