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Mayo
Addison
Hadden
, Jr.
August 14, 1916

–

December 9, 1986

Born:

Holland

, 

Michigan

Home:

Holland

, 

Michigan

Mayo Hadden became a World War II Navy ACE, credited with shooting down eight enemy aircraft in aerial combat. He retired as a U.S. Navy Rear Admiral in 1973.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Rear Admiral

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral Mayo Addison Hadden, Jr., United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 9 (VF-9)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Mayo Addison Hadden, Jr., United States Navy, was awarded a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot in Fighting Squadron NINE (VF-9), in action against the enemy during World War II.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 9 (VF-9)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Mayo A. Hadden, Jr., United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot in Fighting Squadron NINE (VF-9), during World War II.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 9 (VF-9)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Mayo Addison Hadden, Jr., United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Fighter Pilot in Fighting Squadron NINE (VF-9), in action against the enemy during World War II. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Mayo Addison Hadden, Jr., United States Navy, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 9 (VF-9)

    Action Date:

    February 22, 1944
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 334 (January 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Mayo A. Hadden, Jr., United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot in Fighting Squadron NINE (VF-9), while participating in a fighter sweep over the Japanese base at Saipan on 22 February 1944. Lieutenant Hadden was ordered to cover other planes of his flight and many enemy fighters were encountered, eight of which were shot down. He personally shot down three enemy fighters in flames.