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Frank
Bosco

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Aviation Radioman First Class

    Action Date:

    March 2 – May 11, 1945
    Commander Air Craft 7th Fleet: Serial 01700 (August 26, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Aviation Radioman First Class Frank Bosco, United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Pacific Area from 2 March 1945 to 11 May 1945. Aviation Radioman First Class Bosco 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.

  • Navy and Marine Corps Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Aviation Radioman Second Class

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Commander 7th Fleet: Serial 03969 (June 17, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Aviation Radioman Second Class Frank Bosco, United States Navy, for heroism in extinguishing a fire on a man, whose gasoline-saturated clothes had become ignited. Awakened by the commotion, Aviation Radioman Second Class Bosco immediately sensed the gravity of the situation, and without regard for his own safety, grabbed a blanket, wrapped the flaming man in it, and extinguished the blaze, His action saved the man from serious burns. His heroic conduct was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.