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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Ensign Thomas R. Stapleton, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a carrier-based Fighter Plane in aerial operations against the enemy during World War II.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Ensign

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron

    Action Date:

    April 5, 1945
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 366 (August 1947)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Ensign Thomas R. Stapleton, 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 Pilot of a carrier-based Fighter Plane in aerial operations against the enemy over the Island of Kyushu, on 5 April 1945.