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 Aviation Electronicsman First Class Vergal M. Briggs (NSN: 6706885), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a member of a Patrol Plane in Patrol Squadron FORTY-TWO (VP-42). Participating in numerous missions against hostile North Korean forces during the period 21 August 1950 to 2 February 1951, he added greatly to the success of his squadron. His courage, skill, and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. (Completed Thirty-Five Missions)
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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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United States NavyRank:
Aviation Radioman Second ClassBatallion:
Bombing Squadron 144 (VB-144)Action Date:
May 31 – June 29, 1944
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Aviation Radioman Second Class Vergal Marvin Briggs (NSN: 6706885), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the vicinity of Tarawa, during the period from 31 May to 29 June 1944. Aviation Radioman Second Class Briggs completed twenty flights in a combat area where enemy anti-aircraft fire was expected to be effective or where enemy aircraft patrols usually occurred. His conduct throughout has distinguished him among those performing duties of the same character.