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The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant Robert Frederick Scott (MCSN: 0-32214), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Pilot of a Fighter Plane and Division Leader in Marine Fighter Squadron THREE HUNDRED TWENTY-THREE (VMF-323), attached to the U.S.S. BADOENG STRAIT (CVE-116), in action against enemy aggressor forces in the vicinity of Chinju, Korea on 27 August 1950. Braving intense and accurate hostile fire, First Lieutenant Scott led his five-plane division in furnishing close support to friendly ground forces whose advance was obstructed by enemy tanks, heavy artillery and small arms fire. Reconnoitering the area to locate hostile positions and determine the most effective type of assault, he launched vigorous low-level bombing, rocket and strafing attacks and succeeded in personally accounting for the destruction of an artillery emplacement and one of the three tanks destroyed by his flight. A skilled airman and leader, First Lieutenant Scott, by his fighting spirit and strategic ability, contributed materially to the subsequent advance of our forces with a minimum of casualties, thereby upholding the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Marine Fighter Squadron 113 (VMF-113

    Action Date:

    June 27 – July 13, 1945

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant Robert Frederick Scott (MCSN: 0-32214), United States Marine Corps, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a Fighter-Bomber Plane in Marine Fighter Squadron ONE HUNDRED THIRTEEN (VMF-113), in action against enemy Japanese forces in the Ryukyu Islands Area, from 27 June to 13 July 1945. Completing his twentieth mission during this period, First Lieutenant Scott contributed materially to the success of his squadron in the infliction of damage on the enemy despite hostile anti-aircraft fire. His skill, gallant fighting spirit and unwavering devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.