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Francis
M.
Fleming
October 4, 1916

–

November 13, 1999

Born:

Cathlamet

, 

Washington

Home:

Portland

, 

Oregon

Francis Fleming became a World War II Navy ACE, credited with shooting down 7.5 enemy aircraft in aerial combat.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 16 (VF-16)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade Francis M. Fleming, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot in Fighting Squadron SIXTEEN (VF-16), in action against the enemy during World War II.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 16 (VF-16)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade Francis M. Fleming, 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 Fighter Pilot in Fighting Squadron SIXTEEN (VF-16), in action against the enemy during World War II.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 16 (VF-16)

    Division:

    U.S.S. Lexington (CV-16)

    Action Date:

    June 19 – 20, 1944
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 366 (August 1947)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade Francis M. Fleming, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action as a Fighter Pilot in Fighting Squadron SIXTEEN (VF-16), embarked in U.S.S. LEXINGTON (CV-16), over the Philippine Sea on 19 and 20 June 1944. 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.