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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Ensign Kenneth I. Marts, 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 TWENTY-FOUR (VF-24), embarked in U.S.S. SANTEE (CVE-29), over the Ryukyu Islands, from 14 May 1945 to 16 June 1945.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Ensign

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 24 (VF-24)

    Division:

    U.S.S. Santee (CVE-29)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Ensign Kenneth I. Marts, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot in Fighting Squadron TWENTY-FOUR (VF-24), embarked in U.S.S. SANTEE (CVE-29), during World War II.