The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross (Posthumously) to Lieutenant Guy M. Brown, Jr. (NSN: 0-130501), United States Naval Reserve, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight against the enemy while serving as a pilot of a carrier-based torpedo bomber in the attack of 28 July 1945, made by planes of the SECOND Carrier Task Force on enemy fleet units at Kure, Japan. He pressed home his attack in spite of intense and accurate anti-aircraft fire from many combat ships and shore batteries and by scoring two direct hits on an enemy destroyer whose guns he silenced, he afforded protection to planes attacking the principal target and so materially contributed to the success of the action. His skill and courage were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Sponsored by:
Awards Received
-
Distinguished Flying Cross
-
Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States NavyRank:
LieutenantBatallion:
Torpedo Squadron 85 (VT-85)Action Date:
April 29, 1945
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross (Posthumously) to Lieutenant Guy M. Brown, Jr. (NSN: 0-130501), United States Naval Reserve, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as pilot of a carrier-based torpedo bomber on 29 April 1945 in an attack on Wan Field, Kikai, Japan. He pressed home his attack to a dangerously low altitude in the face of intense and accurate anti-aircraft fire, scoring bomb hits on his target. In spite of the fact that his plane was hit and set on fire he remained with it until his gunner was able to abandon the plane over the water and so avoid captured by the enemy, he also being forced to abandon the plane in mid-air. His courage and skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.