The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant, Junior Grade Robert D. Bacon (NSN: 0-346893), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Pacific Area from 18 December 1944 to 4 February 1945. Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Bacon 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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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States NavyRank:
Lieutenant, Junior GradeAction Date:
April 19 – July 20, 1945
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, Junior Grade Robert D. Bacon (NSN: 0-346893), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Pacific Area from 19 April 1945 to 20 July 1945. Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Bacon 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.