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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Matthew S. Byrnes, Jr., 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 a Pilot in Bombing Squadron TWELVE (VB-12), embarked in U.S.S. RANDOLPH (CV-15), in action against the Japanese Empire and adjacent islands, from 16 February 1945 to 14 May 1945.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Bombing Squadron 12 (VB-12)

    Division:

    U.S.S. Randolph (CV-15)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Matthew S. Byrnes, Jr., United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Pilot in Bombing Squadron TWELVE (VB-12), embarked in U.S.S. RANDOLPH (CV-15), during World War II.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Bombing Squadron 12 (VB-12)

    Division:

    U.S.S. Randolph (CV-15)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Matthew S. Byrnes, Jr., 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 Pilot in Bombing Squadron TWELVE (VB-12), embarked in U.S.S. RANDOLPH (CV-15), during World War II.