The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Judson J. Bradway (MCSN: 0-34293), United States Marine Corps, for heroism while participating in aerial flight against the enemy during operations in Korea. Captain Bradway, serving as a pilot attached to a Marine All-Weather Fighter Squadron, engaged in a night intruder mission near Singosan on the night of 25 August 1951. Methodically searching the roads which traverse the rugged terrain of the area for signs of traffic, he proceeded northward until he observed signs of activity in the immediate vicinity of Singosan. With full knowledge of the multitudinous anti-aircraft positions established at the site, he directed the accompanying flare dropping aircraft to illuminate the area and immediately launched a probing attack to verify the presence of vehicles. As the result of the series of highly effective napalm, bombing, and strafing attacks which he executed immediately thereafter, seven trucks including one large, fully laden gasoline transport, were completely destroyed. Captain Bradway’s alertness, efficient action, and courageous devotion were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Marine CorpsRank:
Second LieutenantAction Date:
April 30 – May 16, 1945
Commanding General 1st Marine Aircraft Wing: Serial: A-191 (December 7, 1945)The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Second Lieutenant Judson J. Bradway (MCSN: 0-34293), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in connection with military operations against the enemy in the Philippine Islands Area from 30 April 1945 to 16 May 1945. Second Lieutenant Bradway completed his fortieth mission in a combat area where enemy anti-aircraft fire was expected to be effective or where enemy aircraft patrols usually occurred and on one or more of these missions such enemy opposition was encountered. His conduct throughout has distinguished him among those performing duties of the same character.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Marine CorpsRank:
Second LieutenantAction Date:
March 12 – 22, 1945
Commanding General 1st Marine Aircraft Wing: Serial: A-191 (December 7, 1945)The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Second Lieutenant Judson J. Bradway (MCSN: 0-34293), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in connection with military operations against the enemy in the Philippine Islands Area from 12 March 1945 to 22 March 1945. Second Lieutenant Bradway completed twenty flights in a combat area where enemy anti-aircraft fire was expected to be effective or where enemy aircraft patrols usually occurred and on one or more of these missions such enemy opposition was encountered. His conduct throughout has distinguished him among those performing duties of the same character.