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Navy Federal Credit Union
Phillips
Haskell
Bradley
MIA (WWII) KIA

Cemetery:

A.B.M.C. Manila

Awards Received

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Batallion:

    Torpedo Squadron 20 (VT-20)

    Division:

    U.S.S. Enterprise (CV-6)

    Action Date:

    October 25, 1944
    Commander 1st Carrier Task Force Pacific: Serial 033 (January 20, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant, Junior Grade Phillips Haskell Bradley (NSN: 0-290548), United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Torpedo Plane in Torpedo Squadron TWENTY (VT-20), attached to the U.S.S. ENTERPRISE (CV-6), in action against enemy Japanese forces in the Philippine Islands during the Battle for Leyte Gulf on 25 October 1944. Undaunted by intense enemy anti-aircraft fire, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Bradley pressed home vigorous attacks upon an enemy carrier to score a direct hit upon the hostile vessel and inflict severe damage. His courage, expert airmanship and unwavering devotion to duty contributed to the success of his squadron in fulfilling this dangerous mission and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Batallion:

    Torpedo Squadron 20 (VT-20)

    Division:

    U.S.S. Enterprise (CV-6)

    Action Date:

    January 12, 1945

    The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Lieutenant, Junior Grade Phillips Haskell Bradley (NSN: 0-290548), United States Naval Reserve, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Torpedo Squadron 20 (VT-20), embarked in U.S.S. ENTERPRISE (CV-6), while participating in an aerial flight in operations against an enemy convoy off French Indo-China on 12 January 1945. As pilot of a carrier-based torpedo plane he pressed home his torpedo attack on an enemy cruiser scoring a direct hit which sank as a result of this and other hits. The attack was pressed home with complete disregard of his own personal safety in the face of intense and accurate anti-aircraft fire from the cruiser and the screening vessels. Weather conditions were very bad which added materially to the hazards of making the attack. His courage and determination were inspiring and at all times were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.