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Edgar McClure 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:

    Bombing Fighting Squadron 9 (VBF-9)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Edgar Bradford McClure, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Fighter Pilot in Bombing Fighting Squadron NINE (VBF-9), in action against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific area during World War II.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Bombing Fighting Squadron 9 (VBF-9)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Edgar Bradford McClure, 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 Bombing Fighting Squadron NINE (VBF-9), in action against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific area during World War II.