(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Ensign William John Kingston, Jr., 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 while serving as a Fighter Pilot in Fighting Squadron EIGHTY-THREE (VF-83), in action against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific area during World War II.
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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 NavyRank:
EnsignBatallion:
Fighting Squadron 83 (VF-83)Action Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Ensign William John Kingston, Jr., United States Navy, was awarded a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Fighter Pilot in Fighting Squadron EIGHTY-THREE (VF-83), in action against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific area during World War II.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States NavyRank:
EnsignBatallion:
Fighting Squadron 83 (VF-83)Action Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Ensign William John Kingston, Jr., United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Fighter Pilot in Fighting Squadron EIGHTY-THREE (VF-83), in action against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific area during World War II.