The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant. [then Lieutenant, Junior Grade] Ralph John Rosen, United States Navy, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a Fighter Plane in Fighting Squadron EIGHT (VF-8), embarked in U.S.S. BUNKER HILL (CV-17), in action against the enemy Japanese forces in the Philippine and Ryukyu Islands Areas from 22 September 1944 to 12 October 1944. Completing his fortieth mission during this period, Lieutenant Rosen contributed materially to the success of his squadron in carrying out bombing and strafing attacks against enemy shipping and installations. His skill, courage, and devotion to duty in the face of antiaircraft fire and aerial opposition were in keeping with the highest traditions of the 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States NavyRank:
Lieutenant, Junior GradeBatallion:
Fighting Squadron 8 (VF-8)Action Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade Ralph John Rosen, 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 Pilot of a Fighter Plane in Fighting Squadron EIGHT (VF-8), embarked in U.S.S. BUNKER HILL (CV-17), in action against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific Ocean Area during World War II.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States NavyRank:
Lieutenant, Junior GradeBatallion:
Fighting Squadron 8 (VF-8)Division:
U.S.S. Bunker Hill (CV-17)Action Date:
October 12, 1944
Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 366 (August 1947)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade Ralph J. Rosen, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a Fighter Plane in Fighting Squadron EIGHT (VF-8), embarked in U.S.S. BUNKER HILL (CV-17), in the vicinity of Formosa, on 12 October 1944.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States NavyRank:
Lieutenant, Junior GradeBatallion:
Fighting Squadron 8 (VF-8)Action Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade Ralph John Rosen, 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 Fighter Plane in Fighting Squadron EIGHT (VF-8), embarked in U.S.S. BUNKER HILL (CV-17), in action against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific Ocean Area during World War II.