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The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross (Posthumously) to Lieutenant Commander Bertram Joseph Prueher (NSN: 0-72372), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight during World War II. Persistently tracking a hostile submarine while piloting a bomber in the South Atlantic, Lieutenant Commander Prueher pressed home repeated attacks which severely damaged the U-boat and ultimately force the Nazi crew to scuttle the submarine.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Commander

    Action Date:

    April 1942 – August 1943
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 325 (April 1944)

    The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Legion of Merit (Posthumously) to Lieutenant Commander Bertram Joseph Prueher (NSN: 0-72372), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States during World War II. Skillfully leading his pilots in a ruthless and persistent campaign against enemy submarines from April 1942 to August 1943, Lieutenant Commander Prueher developed his squadron into an effective fighting force which established an exceptional record in the destruction of hostile undersea craft.