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Everett
Vernon
Bradbury

Awards Received

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Batallion:

    Torpedo Squadron 87 (VT-87)

    Division:

    U.S.S. Ticonderoga (CV-14)

    Action Date:

    July 28, 1945
    Commander 2d Carrier Task Force Pacific: Serial 01896 (September 22, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant, Junior Grade Everett Vernon Bradbury (NSN: 0-350901), United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Torpedo Plane of Torpedo Squadron EIGHTY-SEVEN (VT-87), attached to the U.S.S. TICONDEROGA (CV-14), during an attack on an enemy heavy cruiser in the Inland Sea of Japan on 28 July 1945. Opposed by intense and accurate anti-aircraft fire from ships and shore batteries, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Bradbury fearlessly and aggressively pressed home a successful glide-bombing attack, scoring a direct hit on the enemy cruiser which was subsequently beached to prevent sinking. His cool skill and bravery in executing this attack in the face of heavy opposition were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Batallion:

    Torpedo Squadron 87 (VT-87)

    Action Date:

    July 24, 1945

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant, Junior Grade Everett Vernon Bradbury (NSN: 0-350901), United States Naval Reserve, for heroism while participating in aerial flight on a strike against enemy warships in the Inland Sea of Japan on 24 July 1945. As pilot of a torpedo bomber he pressed home his attack in the face of intense and accurate anti-aircraft fire and scored damaging near misses on a Japanese battleship. The determination and skill with which he carried out his attack contributed materially to the success of the attach which resulted in the sinking of the enemy battleship. His bravery and determination in pressing home the attack were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.