(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Commander James Bernard Verdin (NSN: 0-124445), United States Naval Reserve, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of an XF4D-1 Skyray, on 3 October 1953.
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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Navy Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Commander James Bernard Verdin (NSN: 0-124445), United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight.
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Navy Cross
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United States NavyRank:
LieutenantBatallion:
Fighting Squadron 20 (VF-20)Division:
U.S.S. Enterprise (CV-6)Action Date:
October 25, 1944
Commander 1st Carrier Task Force Pacific: Serial 046 (January 31, 1945)The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant James Bernard Verdin (NSN: 0-124445), United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Fighter Plane in Fighting Squadron TWENTY (VF-20), attached to the U.S.S. ENTERPRISE (CV-6), on a strike against the Japanese Fleet during the Battle for Leyte Gulf on 25 October 1944, in the Philippine Islands. With complete disregard for his own personal safety and in the face of intense anti-aircraft fire, Lieutenant Verdin attacked and scored a direct bomb hit on an enemy battleship. His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.