(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant William L. Landreth (NSN: 0-145238), 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 Bomber Pilot and Division Leader embarked in U.S.S. INTREPID on 18 March 1945.
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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Prisoner of War Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States NavyRank:
LieutenantBatallion:
Bombing SquadronDivision:
U.S.S. IntrepidAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant William L. Landreth (NSN: 0-145238), United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight during World War II.
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Prisoner of War Medal
Service:
United States NavyRank:
LieutenantDivision:
Prisoner of War (Japan)Action Date:
World War II
NARA Database: Records of World War II Prisoners of War, created, 1942 – 1947Lieutenant William L. Landreth (NSN: 0-145238), United States Navy, was captured by Japanese forces during World War II, and was held as a Prisoner of War until the end of hostilities in September 1945.