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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade John Denley Walker (NSN: 0-145678), United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Pilot in Torpedo Squadron EIGHTY-TWO (VT-82), embarked in U.S.S. BENNINGTON (CV-20), over Hachijo Jima, on 16 February 1944.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade John Denley Walker (NSN: 0-145678), United States Navy, was awarded a Third Gold Star in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Pilot during World War II.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade John Denley Walker (NSN: 0-145678), United States Navy, was awarded a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Pilot during World War II.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade John Denley Walker (NSN: 0-145678), United States Navy, 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 a Pilot during World War II.

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Batallion:

    Bombing Squadron 17 (VB-17)

    Division:

    U.S.S. Hornet (CV-12)

    Action Date:

    March 19, 1945
    Commander 1st Carrier Task Force Pacific: Serial 0510 (May 4, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant, Junior Grade John Denley Walker (NSN: 0-145678), United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Dive Bomber of Bombing Squadron SEVENTEEN (VB-17), attached to the U.S.S. HORNET (CV-12), in action against the enemy on 19 March 1945. Participating in an attack on major units of the Japanese Fleet in Kure Bay, Japan, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Walker dove through extremely intense anti-aircraft fire, scoring a direct hit on an enemy aircraft carrier. Recovering from his dive at less than 1,500 feet, he strafed enemy small craft and shore installations while making retirement. His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.