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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” to Colonel Frank D. Weir (MCSN: 0-3865), United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as a member of the Staff of Commander Amphibious Force, South Pacific during the period from 7 August 1942 to 15 July 1943. Colonel Weir participated in the initial occupation of Guadalcanal-Tulagi and in all subsequent phases of the Solomon Islands campaign including the occupation of the Russell Islands and the attack on New Georgia. During the above mentioned period he was subjected to at least thirteen enemy air attacks and two bombardments by shore batteries. Under these most difficult conditions he repeatedly demonstrated, in the highest degree, his courage, perseverance, determination, and devotion to duty. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. (Color Weir is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Aircraft Squadrons

    Regiment:

    2d Marine Brigade (Nicaragua)

    Action Date:

    May 22, 1927 – December 12, 1928

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant Frank D. Weir (MCSN: 0-3865), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an airplane pilot attached to the Aircraft Squadrons, Second Brigade, United States Marine Corps, operating in the Republic of Nicaragua on 14 January 1928, during an attack against a strong force of bandits under the command of General Sandino, occupying a prepared position on Chipote Mountain. The force of which First Lieutenant Weir was a pilot attacked the position and persisted in the attack in the face of heavy rifle and machine gun fire until the bandits were put to flight after suffering from the effects of well directed aircraft fire. The defeat of this force was of great importance to the successful accomplishment of the mission of our forces, as it resulted in many of the bandits fleeing across the frontier to Honduras and many others deserting their leader, so that thereafter no such large concentrations were ever again encountered. During his service with the Aircraft Squadrons, extending from 22 May 1927 to 12 December 1928, First Lieutenant Weir performed 701 hours of flying time over heavily wooded and mountainous country and made many contacts with bandit forces in all of which he displayed a high order of skill, courage and devotion to duty.