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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Ensign Thomas Edward Armour (NSN: 0-291186), United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Torpedo Plane of 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, Ensign Armour pressed home his torpedo attack through intense anti-aircraft fire to score a hit on an enemy carrier. The carrier sank as a result of his and other hits. His courage and skill were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Batallion:

    Torpedo Squadron 20 (VT-20)

    Division:

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

    Action Date:

    January 9, 1945

    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 Lieutenant, Junior Grade Thomas Edward Armour (NSN: 0-291186), United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight near the west coast of Formosa as pilot of a carrier-based torpedo plane on 9 January 1945. He pressed home his glide bombing attack on an enemy cargo ship in the face of heavy anti-aircraft fire to score a hit. His courage and determination were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Ensign

    Batallion:

    Torpedo Squadron 20 (VT-20)

    Division:

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

    Action Date:

    October 10, 1944

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Ensign Thomas Edward Armour (NSN: 0-291186), United States Naval Reserve, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight against enemy shipping on 10 October 1944. In the face of heavy anti-aircraft fire he pressed home his attack to score a hit on a destroyer which sank. His courage and determination were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.