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 Second Lieutenant Hartwell Vick Scarborough, Jr. (MCSN: 0-14320), United States Marine Corps, for heroism and extraordinary achievement in aerial flight as Pilot of a Fighter Plane in Marine Fighting Squadron TWO HUNDRED FOURTEEN (VMF-214), during operations against enemy Japanese forces in the Solomon Islands Area from 1 to 5 April 1943. Completing his twentieth mission during this period, Second Lieutenant Scarborough contributed materially to the success of his squadron. His courage and devotion to duty in the face of grave personal hazards 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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United States Marine CorpsRank:
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Marine Fighting Squadron 214 (VMF-214)Action Date:
March 14 – September 1, 1943
Heroes U.S. Marine Corps 1861 – 1955 (Jane Blakeney)The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant Hartwell Vick Scarborough, Jr. (MCSN: 0-14320), United States Marine Corps, for heroism and extraordinary achievement as Flight Officer and Division Leader in Marine Fighting Squadron TWO HUNDRED FOURTEEN (VMF-214), during action against enemy Japanese forces in the Solomon Islands Area from 14 March to 15 May and from 22 July to 1 September 1943. Although his guns jammed during an interception mission over Guadalcanal, First Lieutenant Scarborough, with grim determination in the face of tremendous odds, continued his passes at enemy bombers and fighters until he finally restored one weapon to action and shot down a Zero. Refusing to drop out of the fight despite his dangerously limited firepower, he gallantly pressed home his attacks until his own plane was so badly damaged that he was forced into a dead-stick landing with a severed rudder control cable. On two subsequent occasions he shot down four planes, one during an escort mission to the Shortland Islands, and three while acting as fighter cover for a B-24 bombing strike against Kahili. His superb airmanship 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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November 22, 1943 – June 17, 1945
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Silver Star in lieu of a Sixth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Hartwell Vick Scarborough, Jr. (MCSN: 0-14320), United States Marine Corps, for heroism and extraordinary achievement in aerial flight as Pilot of a Fighter Plane in various Marine Fighting Squadrons, during action against enemy Japanese forces in the Solomon and Ryukyu Islands Areas from 22 November 1943 to 17 June 1944. Completing his one hundredth mission during this period, Captain Scarborough contributed materially to the success of his squadron in the infliction of damage on the enemy. His courage and devotion to duty in the face of grave personal hazards were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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United States Marine CorpsRank:
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Marine Transport Squadron 152Action Date:
June 7, 1951
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in addition to a Previously Awarded Silver Star in lieu of a Seventh Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major Hartwell Vick Scarborough, Jr. (MCSN: 0-14320), United States Marine Corps, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a Plane in Marine Transport Squadron ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-TWO during operations against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 7 June 1951. When Marine fighter squadrons developed a critical shortage of bombs, napalm tanks and ammunition while operating near Hoengsong, Major Scarborough carried out a daring flight into the area in an effort to deliver the vitally needed supplies. Despite extremely adverse weather, mountainous terrain and mortar and small arms fire from enemy troops operating in close proximity to the runway at his objective, he skillfully landed his heavily loaded plane on a hastily improvised dirt strip on a river bed and succeeded in unloading his cargo, thereby permitting the fighter squadrons to continue their close support missions against the advancing enemy. His marked courage, skilled airmanship and zealous devotion to the fulfillment of a vital task were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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United States Marine CorpsRank:
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Marine Fighting Squadron 214 (VMF-214)Action Date:
August 27 – 29, 1943
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Fourth Gold Star in lieu of a Fifth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant Hartwell Vick Scarborough, Jr. (MCSN: 0-14320), United States Marine Corps, for heroism and extraordinary achievement in aerial flight as Pilot of a Fighter Plane in Marine Fighting Squadron TWO HUNDRED FOURTEEN (VMF-214), during operations against enemy Japanese forces in the Solomon Islands Area from 27 to 29 August 1943. Completing his eightieth mission during this period, First Lieutenant Scarborough contributed materially to the success of his squadron. His courage and devotion to duty in the face of grave personal hazards were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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United States Marine CorpsRank:
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Marine Fighting Squadron 214 (VMF-214)Action Date:
April 23 – 25, 1943
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 Second Lieutenant Hartwell Vick Scarborough, Jr. (MCSN: 0-14320), United States Marine Corps, for heroism and extraordinary achievement in aerial flight as Pilot of a Fighter Plane in Marine Fighting Squadron TWO HUNDRED FOURTEEN (VMF-214), during operations against enemy Japanese forces in the Solomon Islands Area from 23 to 25 April 1943. Completing his fortieth mission during this period, Second Lieutenant Scarborough contributed materially to the success of his squadron. His courage and devotion to duty in the face of grave personal hazards were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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United States Marine CorpsRank:
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Marine Fighting Squadron 214 (VMF-214)Action Date:
July 24 – 30, 1943
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Third Gold Star in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant Hartwell Vick Scarborough, Jr. (MCSN: 0-14320), United States Marine Corps, for heroism and extraordinary achievement in aerial flight as Pilot of a Fighter Plane in Marine Fighting Squadron TWO HUNDRED FOURTEEN (VMF-214), during operations against enemy Japanese forces in the Solomon Islands Area from 24 to 30 July 1943. Completing his sixtieth mission during this period, First Lieutenant Scarborough contributed materially to the success of his squadron. His courage and devotion to duty in the face of grave personal hazards were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.