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Donald McPherson 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:

    Ensign

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 83 (VF-83)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Ensign Donald Melvin McPherson, 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 EIGHTY-THREE (VF-83), in action against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific Ocean Area during World War II.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Ensign

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 83 (VF-83)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Ensign Donald Melvin McPherson, 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 while serving as a Fighter Pilot in Fighting Squadron EIGHTY-THREE (VF-83), in action against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific Ocean Area during World War II.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Ensign

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 83 (VF-83)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Ensign Donald Melvin McPherson, 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 EIGHTY-THREE (VF-83), in action against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific Ocean Area during World War II.