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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Batallion:

    Patrol Bombing Squadron 118 (VPB-118)

    Action Date:

    May 11, 1945

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant, Junior Grade “J” Daniel Brewis (NSN: 0-355035), United States Navy, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in operations against the enemy in the vicinity of Korea on 11 May 1945 and the coast of China on 1 July 1945. Carrying out his duties with skill and courage, he contributed materially to the acquisition of valuable information regarding hostile forces. He took part in an attack which sank two enemy vessels and damaged a third. By his vigilance and courage he was important in an attack which sank a large river steamer. His skill and valor and unswerving loyalty were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.