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Alfred
George
Bolduc
September 2, 1920

–

Born:

Bayonne

, 

New Jersey

Home:

Bayonne

, 

New Jersey

Alfred Bolduc became a World War II Navy ACE, credited with shooting down 5 enemy aircraft in aerial combat. Serving in the Korean War, he earned a Bronze Star during a fire aboard the U.S.S. ESSEX on September 16, 1951.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Bombing-Fighting Squadron 12 (VBF-12)

    Action Date:

    May 4, 1945
    Commander 1st Carrier Task Force Pacific: Serial 0584 (July 2, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Alfred George Bolduc (NSN: 0-129785), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with Bombing-Fighting Squadron TWELVE (VBF-12), as a Division Leader in a group of fighter planes in support of the occupation of Okinawa on 4 May 1945. He led his Division on a Combat Air Patrol in an area north of Okinawa, and upon interception of a large number of enemy fighter aircraft he coolly and courageously led a daring attack in the face of an aggressive enemy that was greatly superior in numbers. By skillfully coordinating his Division and attacks, and by outstanding marksmanship, many of the enemy planes were destroyed, and a serious threat to our forces was averted. He personally shot down four enemy fighters in this one engagement, and none of his Division was lost. His leadership, courage, and skill were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Bombing-Fighting Squadron 12 (VBF-12)

    Action Date:

    February 17, 1945
    Commander 1st Carrier Task Force Pacific: Serial 0514 (May 25, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Alfred George Bolduc (NSN: 0-129785), United States Navy, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a fighter aircraft in the first attack by Navy carrier-based aircraft on the Tokyo Area. On 27 February 1945, while acting as Section Leader in a Group Commander’s Division, he courageously and skillfully saved the Group Commander’s plane from what would undoubtedly have been certain destruction. He unhesitatingly came to the rescue of his Division, and his skill and courage were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Bombing-Fighting Squadron 12 (VBF-12)

    Action Date:

    February 26 – May 1945
    Commander 1st Carrier Task Force Pacific: Serial 0584 (July 2, 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 Alfred George Bolduc (NSN: 0-129785), United States Navy, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flights in operations against the enemy in the vicinity of the Japanese Empire and adjacent Island chains. As pilot of a carrier-based plane during the period 16 February 1945 to May 1945, he participated in twenty strikes against enemy shipping, airfields and installations, inflicting extensive damage. His skill and courage were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.