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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Commander Clifford Morgan Campbell, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Plane and as Aviation Squadron Commander in Patrol Bombing Squadron ELEVEN (VPB-11), in action against enemy forces from 13 October 1943 to 22 November 1943, in the Southwest Pacific. Lieutenant Commander Campbell distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in hazardous missions and in duties of great responsibility during this period. Lieutenant Commander Campbell, a capable leader by example and guidance obtained for his squadron an outstanding record and personally rendered services of great benefit to the war effort. His conduct and leadership in pioneering a dangerous form of night attack were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commander

    Action Date:

    September 13, 1943 – September 14, 1944
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 337 (April 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Commander Clifford Morgan Campbell, United States Navy, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States while attached to U.S. Naval Aircraft, Southwest Pacific Force, and SEVENTH Fleet, from 13 September 1943 to 14 September 1944.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commander

    Batallion:

    Patrol Bombing Squadron 11 (VPB-11)

    Action Date:

    September 15 – October 20, 1943
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 335 (February 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Commander Clifford Morgan Campbell, United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a Catalina Patrol Plane in the Southwest Pacific area from 15 September to 20 October 1943. Commander Campbell carried out five hazardous night assignments behind enemy lines to provision and equip personnel operating in strategic areas. On the night of 20 October, despite difficult flying conditions and enemy opposition, he skillfully located and reached his objective to complete a vital mission.