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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Dwight O. McNinch, 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 an Escort Fighter Plane in Composite Squadron EIGHTY-THREE (VC-83), embarked in U.S.S. SARGENT BAY (CVE-83), over the Ryukyu Islands, from 16 February 1945 to 8 June 1945.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Composite Squadron 83 (VC-83)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Dwight O. McNinch, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of an Escort Fighter Plane in Composite Squadron EIGHTY-THREE (VC-83), during World War II.