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 First Lieutenant Robert Wesley McClurg (MCSN: 0-16426), United States Marine Corps, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a Fighter Plane in Marine Fighting Squadron ONE HUNDRED TWELVE (VMF-112), in action against enemy Japanese forces in the Solomon Islands Area, on 19 July 1943. During a combat air patrol in the vicinity of the Santa Cruz Islands, First Lieutenant McClurg engaged two enemy planes in aerial combat and destroyed them. His courage and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

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 First Lieutenant Robert Wesley McClurg (MCSN: 0-16426), United States Marine Corps, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a Fighter Plane in Marine Fighting Squadron TWO HUNDRED FOURTEEN (VMF-214), during operations against enemy Japanese forces in the Solomon Islands and Bismarck Archipelago Areas. Flying wing during a bold sweep over the heavily defended Rabaul Area on 17 December 1943, First Lieutenant McClurg engaged a numerically superior group of enemy fighters and, pressing home his attack vigorously, succeeded in blasting a hostile plane from the skies. On 23 and 28 December, he shot down three Japanese interceptor planes and probably destroyed two more, subsequently participating in determined strafing attacks against the shoreline which resulted in the sinking of two enemy barges and the annihilation of approximately one hundred of the enemy. By his superb airmanship and gallant fighting spirit, First Lieutenant McClurg contributed materially to the combat efficiency of his squadron, thereby upholding the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Fourth Gold Star in lieu of a Fifth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant Robert Wesley McClurg (MCSN: 0-16426), United States Marine Corps, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a Fighter Plane in various Marine Aviation Squadrons in action against enemy Japanese forces in the Bismarck Archipelago Area, from 26 December 1943 to 23 March 1944. Completing his fortieth mission during this period, First Lieutenant McClurg contributed materially to the success of his squadron. His courage and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Third Gold Star in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Robert Wesley McClurg (MCSN: 0-16426), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Solomon Islands area from 11 October 1943 to 13 October 1943. Captain McClurg completed his twentieth flight in a combat area where enemy anti-aircraft fire was expected to be effective or where enemy aircraft patrols usually occurred.