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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade Richard Liford Corey, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Pilot in Bombing Squadron EIGHTY-TWO (VB-82), embarked in U.S.S. BENNINGTON (CV-20), over Hacijo Jima, on 16 February 1945.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Batallion:

    Bombing Squadron 82 (VB-82)

    Division:

    U.S.S. Bennington (CV-20)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade Richard Liford Corey, 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 as a Pilot in Bombing Squadron EIGHTY-TWO (VB-82), embarked in U.S.S. BENNINGTON (CV-20), during World War II.

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Batallion:

    Bombing Squadron 82 (VB-82)

    Regiment:

    Air Group 82 (AG-82)

    Division:

    U.S.S. Bennington (CV-20)

    Action Date:

    April 7, 1945
    Commander 1st Carrier Task Force Pacific: Serial 0592 (July 4, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant, Junior Grade Richard Liford Corey, United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Dive Bomber of Bombing Squadron EIGHTY-TWO (VB-82), attached to the U.S.S. BENNINGTON (CV-20), in action against major units of the enemy Japanese Fleet in the East China Sea near Kyushu, Japan, on 7 April 1945. Participating in the initial bombing strike, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Corey braved intense anti-aircraft fire and adverse weather conditions to press home a determined attack and, by his courage and airmanship, contributed materially to the damage inflicted on an enemy cruiser. His aggressive fighting spirit and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.