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Edward
Alexander
Phillips
October 18, 1921

–

April 17, 2008

Born:

Blacksville

, 

West Virginia

Home:

Blacksville

, 

West Virginia

Edward Phillips became a World War II Navy ACE, credited with shooting down five enemy aircraft in aerial combat.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Ensign

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 20 (VF-20)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Ensign Edward Alexander Phillips (NSN: 0-305845), United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as Pilot of a Fighter Photographic airplane in Fighting Squadron TWENTY (VF-20), in action against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific Ocean Area during World War II. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Ensign

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 20 (VF-20)

    Action Date:

    September 1 & 2, 1944

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Ensign Edward Alexander Phillips (NSN: 0-305845), United States Navy, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a Fighter Photographic airplane in Fighting Squadron TWENTY (VF-20), in action on 1 and 2 September 1944, in the vicinity of the Bonin Islands. In the face of intense anti-aircraft fire from numerous weapons he successfully completed his mission. His complete disregard of his own personal safety, his courage and his determination were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Ensign

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 20 (VF-20)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Ensign Edward Alexander Phillips (NSN: 0-305845), 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 Pilot of a Fighter Photographic airplane in Fighting Squadron TWENTY (VF-20), in action against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific Ocean Area during World War II.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Ensign

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 20 (VF-20)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Ensign Edward Alexander Phillips (NSN: 0-305845), United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as Pilot of a Fighter Photographic airplane in Fighting Squadron TWENTY (VF-20), in action against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific Ocean Area during World War II. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.