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Michele Mazzocco became a World War II Navy ACE, credited with shooting down five enemy aircraft in aerial combat.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 30 (VF-30)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Michele Albert Mazzocco, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Fighter Pilot in Fighting Squadron THIRTY (VF-30), in action against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific area during World War II.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 30 (VF-30)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Earl May, Jr., United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Fighter Pilot in Fighting Squadron THIRTY (VF-30), in action against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific area during World War II. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 30 (VF-30)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Michele Albert Mazzocco, 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 while serving as a Fighter Pilot in Fighting Squadron THIRTY (VF-30), in action against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific area during World War II.