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James McPherson graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1941.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 16 (VF-16)

    Division:

    U.S.S. Randolph (CV-15)

    Action Date:

    July 24, 1945

    Commander in Chief Pacific: Serial 033727 (August 27, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Lieutenant James Hauhuth McPherson (NSN: 0-100312), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Fighter Plane in Fighting Squadron SIXTEEN (VF-16), attached to the U.S.S. RANDOLPH (CV-15), in the bombing of the enemy battleship HYUGA in Kure Harbor on 24 July 1945. He skillfully and courageously piloted his aircraft in a bombing attack in the face of intense anti-aircraft fire scoring a hit with his bomb which contributed materially to the sinking of the ship. His skill and courage were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.