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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant, Junior Grade Jack Kopf, Jr., United States Navy, for gallantry in action in pressing home a determined and vigorous torpedo attack on a Japanese heavy cruiser in the face of extremely heavy anti-aircraft fire, while piloting a torpedo bomber of the U.S.S. HORNET (CV-8) air group near Santa Cruz Islands, 26 October 1942. His gallant actions 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 and the United States Naval Service.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Commander

    Batallion:

    Torpedo Squadron

    Division:

    U.S.S. Langley (CV-27)

    Action Date:

    June 13 – July 3, 1944
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 360 (February 1947)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Commander Jack Kopf, Jr., United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Flight Leader in a Torpedo Squadron embarked in U.S.S. LANGLEY (CV-27), over the Bonin and Mariana Islands from 13 June 1944 to 3 July 1944.