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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Aviation Machinist’s Mate Third Class

    Division:

    U.S.S. San Jacinto (CVL-30)

    Action Date:

    January 4 – April 5, 1945

    Commander 1st Carrier Task Force, Pacific: Serial 0461 (April 28, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Aviation Machinist’s Mate Third Class Melvyn G. Brackett (NSN: 2252854), United States Navy, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in operations against the enemy in the vicinity of Formosa, Philippine Islands, French Indo-China, Nansei Shoto, Volcano Islands and Kyushu. As turret gunner of a carrier-based torpedo plane during the period 4 January to 5 April 1945, he participated in twenty strikes against enemy shipping, airfields, and installations materially assisting in the success of the missions by his skillful performance of duty. His skill and courage were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.