The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Ensign Maurice Edward Beaulieu (NSN: 0-305792), United States Naval Reserve, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while participating in aerial flight as pilot of a carrier-based fighter aircraft in Fighting Squadron TWENTY (VF-20), on a strike against a Japanese Fleet on 24 October 1944, in the vicinity of the Philippine Islands. With complete disregard for his own personal safety and in the face of intense anti-aircraft fire, he attacked and scored rocket hits on a destroyer causing consider damage. His coolness, courage and skill were at all times 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
Service:
United States NavyRank:
Lieutenant, Junior GradeBatallion:
Fighting Squadron 20 (VF-20)Action Date:
October 28, 1944 – January 3, 1945
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant, Junior Grade Maurice Edward Beaulieu (NSN: 0-305792), United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Pacific Area from 28 October 1944 to 3 January 1945. Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Beaulieu 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.