(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade Franklin West Troup, 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-NINE (VF-29), in action against the enemy during World War II.
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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States NavyRank:
Lieutenant, Junior GradeBatallion:
Fighting Squadron 29 (VF-29)Action Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade Franklin West Troup, 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-NINE (VF-29), in action against the enemy during World War II.