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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross (Army Award) to Lieutenant Commander Porter F. Bedell (NSN: 0-72549), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a member of Patrol Squadron ONE HUNDRED ONE (VP-101), under operational command of the FIFTH Air Force, in the Southwest Pacific, for operational flight missions from 8 August 1943 to 15 November 1943.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    July 1961 – June 1964
    All Hands (August 1964)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Captain Porter F. Bedell (NSN: 0-72549), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from July 1961 to June 1964 as Commanding Officer of the U.S. Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida. Exercising exceptional leadership, professional competence, and industry in the fields of military management and community relations, Captain Bedell markedly improved the operational readiness of his command and enhanced the prestige and objectives of the U.S. Navy within the local community. His sound judgment, keen foresight, and inspiring devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.