Melvin Prichard became a World War II Navy ACE, credited with shooting down 5.25 enemy aircraft in aerial combat.
Sponsored by:
Melvin
Merl
Prichard
April 18, 1919
–
September 10, 1994
Born:
Gaylord
,
Michigan
Home:
Gaylord
,
Michigan
Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Silver Star
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States NavyRank:
LieutenantBatallion:
Fighting Squadron 20 (VF-20)Action Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Melvin Merl Prichard, 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 TWENTY (VF-20), in action against enemy Japanese forces during World War II.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States NavyRank:
LieutenantBatallion:
Fighting Squadron 20 (VF-20)Action Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Melvin Merl Prichard, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Fighter Pilot in Fighting Squadron TWENTY (VF-20), in action against enemy Japanese forces 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.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States NavyRank:
LieutenantBatallion:
Fighting Squadron 20 (VF-20)Action Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Melvin Merl Prichard, 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 TWENTY (VF-20), in action against enemy Japanese forces during World War II.