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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Leopold Martin Ferko, 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 Composite Squadron FOUR (VC-4), embarked in U.S.S. WHITE PLAINS (CVE-66), during World War II.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Composite Squadron 4 (VC-4)

    Division:

    U.S.S. White Plains (CVE-66)

    Action Date:

    October 23 – 26, 1944

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Leopold Martin Ferko, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot in Composite Squadron FOUR (VC-4), embarked in U.S.S. WHITE PLAINS (CVE-66), during the Battle for Leyte Gulf from 23 to 26 October 1944. During this 3-day period, Lieutenant Ferko shot down five enemy aircraft.