The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major Robert L. Anderson (MCSN: 0-7001), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flights as Squadron Leader and Flight Leader of Marine Fighting Squadron ONE HUNDRED ELEVEN (VMF-111), during action against Japanese forces in the Marshall Islands from 6 April to 1 October 1944. In addition to planning combat missions, he displayed exceptional skill and airmanship in leading the squadron, or his flight, over enemy held territory on strafing, low level, and dive bombing attacks. Despite accurate anti-aircraft fire he destroyed an enemy fuel dump on Tinian Island, Jaluit Atoll on 11 May. On 12 August he scored a direct hit on a radar station located on Mille Island, Mille Atoll. He consistently pressed home attacks with great daring and ability, and contributed greatly to the neutralization of enemy held atolls. His leadership and aggressive fighting spirit were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Marine Fighting Squadron 111 (VMF-111)Action Date:
April 10 – August 21, 1944
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major Robert L. Anderson (MCSN: 0-7001), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in connection with military operations against the enemy against the enemy in the Marshall Islands Area from 10 April 1944 to 21 August 1944. Major Anderson completed his fortieth flight in a combat area where enemy anti-aircraft fire was expected to be effective or where enemy aircraft patrols usually occurred and on one or more of these missions such enemy opposition was encountered. His conduct throughout has distinguished him among those performing duties of the same character.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Marine Fighting Squadron 111 (VMF-111)Action Date:
April 10 – June 9, 1944
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major Robert L. Anderson (MCSN: 0-7001), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in connection with military operations against the enemy against the enemy in the Marshall Islands Area from 10 April 1944 to 9 June 1944. Major Anderson completed twenty flights in a combat area where enemy anti-aircraft fire was expected to be effective or where enemy aircraft patrols usually occurred and on one or more of these missions such enemy opposition was encountered. His conduct throughout has distinguished him among those performing duties of the same character.