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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Russell F. Kippen (NSN: 0-98622), United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Pilot in Torpedo Squadron TEN (VT-10), over Truk Atoll on 17 February 1944.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Torpedo Squadron 10 (VT-10)

    Action Date:

    World War II
    American Battle Monuments Commission

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Russell F. Kippen (NSN: 0-98622), United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight during World War II.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Action Date:

    January 22, 1945
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 339 (June 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Russell F. Kippen (NSN: 0-98622), United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Pilot of a Torpedo Bomber at Formosa, on 22 January 1945. 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.