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Nils
W.
Boe

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Commander

    Batallion:

    Fighter Squadron 193 (VF-193)

    Division:

    U.S.S. Princeton (CVL-23)

    Action Date:

    June 23, 1952
    Commander 7th Fleet: Serial 2379 (October 26, 1952)

    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 Commander Nils W. Boe (NSN: 0-106752), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as pilot of a fighter plane attached to Fighter Squadron ONE HUNDRED NINETY-THREE (VF-193), aboard the U.S.S. PRINCETON (CVL-23), during action against enemy force sin the vicinity of Sangnong-ni, North Korea, on 23 June 1952. Lieutenant Commander Boe, leading a 14-plane strike, against a vital hydro-electric plant, sighted the target beneath a broken cloud layer, and despite the intense and accurate anti-aircraft fire, directed his aircraft in a glide bombing run to score direct hits which resulted in the total destruction of this important installation. Lieutenant Commander Boe’s exemplary conduct and steadfast devotion to duty were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Action Date:

    November 14, 1944 – March 1, 1945

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Nils W. Boe (NSN: 0-106752), United States Navy, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flights in operations against the enemy in the vicinity of Tokyo, Formosa, Nansei Shoto, and the Philippine Islands. As pilot of a carrier-based plane during the period 14 November 1944 to 1 March 1945, he participated in twenty strikes against enemy shipping, airfields and installations, inflicting extensive damage. His skill and courage were at all times inspiring and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.