Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

1st Lieutenant

Unit:

39th Fighter Squadron, 35th Fighter Group, U.S. Army Air Forces

"For gallantry in action while serving with the 39th Fighter Squadron, 35th Fighter Group, FIFTH Air Force, in action over Kokoda, New Guinea, on 28 June 1942. This officer led a flight of P-40 type fighters against an enemy formation of 18 bombers, escorted by pursuit planes near Kokoda. In the first attack Lieutenant Faurot could get only one .30 caliber gun to function. Despite this, he continued running attacks and due to his skillful leadership, no losses were sustained by our aircraft. His gallant action 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, his unit, and the United States Army Air Forces."

Posthumously awarded

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

39th Fighter Squadron, 35th Fighter Group, U.S. Army Air Forces

"For gallantry in action in action over Lae airdrome, New Guinea, on 25 November 1942. Capt. Faurot led a flight of P-38 type aircraft on a bombing mission against the strongly defended airdrome at Lae. As the formation approached the target, several enemy Zero fighters took off to meet the attack. Captain Faurot released two 500-pound bombs over the airdrome, from an altitude of 4,000 feet, so that they fell beyond the south end of the runway in the ocean. Fragments from the exploding bombs hit an enemy plane which had just taken off and was only a few feet above the water. The enemy aircraft was so badly damaged by the bomb fragments that it was unable to continue its flight and crashed into the ocean. His gallant action 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, his unit, and the United States Army Air Forces."

Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster. Posthumously awarded.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

39th Fighter Squadron, 35th Fighter Group, U.S. Army Air Forces

"For extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flights in the Southwest Pacific area from 18 July 1942 to 19 January 1943. During this period Captain Faurot participated in more than 50 operational flight missions during which hostile contact was probable and expected. These flights included patrol and interception missions against enemy fighter and bombing planes in the New Guinea and Guadalcanal areas. Throughout these operations Captain Faurot demonstrated outstanding flying ability."

Posthumously awarded

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)