The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant, Junior Grade Frank Peter Boro (NSN: 0-250780), United States Naval Reserve, for heroism while participating in aerial flight against the enemy during the Second Battle of the Philippine Sea, 24 October 1944. As pilot of a carrier-based dive bomber, he participated in an attack which severely crippled an enemy Battleship Task Force. Despite intense anti-aircraft fire thrown up by the Fleet, he launched a low dive attack against an enemy battleship. In this action he in part removed a serious threat to our ground forces in the Philippine Islands. His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Navy Cross
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Navy Cross
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United States NavyRank:
Lieutenant, Junior GradeBatallion:
Bombing Squadron 18 (VB-18)Division:
U.S.S. Intrepid (CV-11)Action Date:
October 26, 1944
Commander 1st Carrier Task Force Pacific: Serial 0533 (September 11, 1945)The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant, Junior Grade Frank Peter Boro (NSN: 0-250780), United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Dive Bomber in action on 26 October 1944, in the Philippine Islands during the Second Battle of the Philippine Sea. Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Boro scored a direct hit on a rapidly maneuvering Japanese battleship. This hit was definitely confirmed by photographs. The action successfully carried out in the face of accurate anti-aircraft barrage and heavy cloud cover, helped in removing a serious threat to our ground forces in the Philippine Islands. His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.