(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Harvey Peter Picken, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Photo-Reconnaissance and Fighter Pilot, in action against enemy Japanese forces 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.
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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Fighting SquadronAction Date:
September 21, 1944
Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 339 (June 1945)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Harvey P. Picken, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Photo-Reconnaissance and Fighter Pilot on 21 September 1944.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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United States NavyRank:
LieutenantBatallion:
Fighting SquadronAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Harvey Peter Picken, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Photo-Reconnaissance and Fighter Pilot, in action against enemy Japanese forces during World War II.