The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Third Gold Star in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Robert T. Barbor (NSN: 0-145302), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as pilot of a Corsair Night Fighter aircraft attached to and serving with Composite Squadron THREE (VC-3), a component of Carrier Air Group ELEVEN, based aboard the U.S.S. PHILIPPINE SEA (CV-47), during combat operations against hostile North Korean and Chinese Communist Forces while upholding the policies of the United Nations Security council in the vicinity of Kumsong, Korea, on the morning of 26 January 1951. Despite the hazards of darkness and overcast weather, with exceptional skill he led his flight in an instrument descent above treacherous mountain terrain, subsequently locating and attacking the enemy. Pressing home the attack with fragmentation bombs and low level strafing in the face of intense enemy ground fire and extremely poor visibility, the flight destroyed many vehicles of an enemy convoy and inflicted heavy troops casualties. The results of this attack contributed directly and materially to the success of the succeeding day’s operations. Lieutenant Barbor’s daring initiative, and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of heavy odds were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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United States NavyRank:
LieutenantBatallion:
Composite Squadron 3 (VC-3)Division:
U.S.S. Philippine Sea (CV-47)Action Date:
January 26, 1951
Commander 7th Fleet: Serial 1374 (September 6, 1951) -
Distinguished Flying Cross
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Robert T. Barbor (NSN: 0-145302), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight during the period 28 July to 7 September 1944. Lieutenant Barbor completed his fortieth flight 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.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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 Robert T. Barbor (NSN: 0-145302), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight during the period 24 April to 30 April 1944. Lieutenant Barbor 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.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States NavyRank:
Lieutenant, Junior GradeDivision:
U.S.S. Langley (CV-27)Action Date:
September 9 & 21, 1944
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant, Junior Grade Robert T. Barbor (NSN: 0-145302), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Section Leader in a division of Fighter Aircraft in assigned strike missions against enemy shipping at Surigao Bay, on 9 September 1944 and off Subic Bay on 21 September 1944. At Surigao Bay, he made repeated strafing attacks on enemy cargo vessels probably destroying two (type Sugar Dog). Although anti-aircraft fire was intense, he attacked and completely destroyed an ammunition lugger off Subic Bay on 21 September. His accurate strafing hit the lugger squarely, causing it to blow up with a terrific explosion which he was obliged to fly through to safety.