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Roger
Curtis
Crow
March 25, 1919

–

January 9, 2008

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Batallion:

    Scouting Squadron 3 (VS-3)

    Division:

    U.S.S. Saratoga (CV-3)

    Action Date:

    September 6 – October 4, 1942
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 319 (October 1943)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant, Junior Grade Roger Curtis Crow, United States Navy, for gallantry in actions in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Scout Bomber in Scouting Squadron THREE (VS-3), attached to the U.S.S. SARATOGA (CV-3), in action against enemy Japanese forces in the Solomon Islands from 6 September 1942 to 4 October 1942. Lieutenant, Junior Grade Crow displayed outstanding courage and skill on 16 September 1942 in dive-bombing attacks on two groups of Japanese vessels totaling one heavy cruiser, three light cruisers, and six destroyers. He also participated in numerous aerial searches over dangerous enemy territory. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Ensign

    Batallion:

    Scouting Squadron 3 (VS-3)

    Division:

    U.S.S. Saratoga (CV-3)

    Action Date:

    August 24, 1942
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 313 (April 1943)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Ensign Roger Curtis Crow, United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Scout Bomber in Scouting Squadron THREE (VS-3), attached to the U.S.S. SARATOGA (CV-3), in action against enemy Japanese forces in the Solomon Islands on 24 August 1942. Participating in a vigorous and persistent dive-bombing attack against a Japanese aircraft carrier, Ensign Crow, fighting through a bursting hail of anti-aircraft fire and violent aerial opposition, contributed to the serious damaging of the enemy vessel. Aggressively attacking hostile aircraft during return flight to his own carrier, he shot down three and effectively damaged two. His relentless fighting spirit and courageous devotion to duty, maintained with complete disregard for his own personal safety, were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.