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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant Philip S. Wilmot (MCSN: 0-29060), United States Marine Corps, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Pilot in Marine Fighting Squadron 451 (VMF-451), in actions against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Heroes U.S. Marine Corps 1861 – 1955 (Jane Blakeney)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Philip S. Wilmot (MCSN: 0-29060), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight, in actions against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II.