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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Action Date:

    January 3 – April 1, 1945

    Commander 1st Carrier Task Force, Pacific: Serial 0463 (April 28, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant, Junior Grade Martin N. Bunker (NSN: 0-337245), United States Naval Reserve, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the vicinity of Formosa, Philippine Islands, French Indo-China, Hainan, Nansei Shoto, Tokyo, Iwo Jima and Kyushu. As pilot of a carrier-based fighter plane during the period 3 January 1945 to 1 April 1945 he participated in twenty strikes against enemy shipping, airfields and installations, inflicting serious damage. His skill and courage were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.