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Elbert
Hartwell
English
, Jr.
June 23, 1919

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Awards Received

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 81 (VF-81)

    Division:

    U.S.S. Wasp (CV-18)

    Action Date:

    February 17, 1945
    Commander 1st Carrier Task Force Pacific: Serial 0218 (March 20, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Elbert Hartwell English, Jr. (NSN: 0-95867), United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Fighter Plane in Fighting Squadron EIGHTY-ONE (VF-81), attached to the U.S.S. WASP (CV-18), in an attack against a major unit of the enemy Fleet in the Tokyo Bay area, on 17 February 1945. In the face of intense anti-aircraft fire, he skillfully and courageously conducted his aircraft in a fighter-bomber attack against an enemy aircraft carrier, scoring a direct bomb hit which contributed materially to the sinking of the vessel immediately after the attack. His skill and courage were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 81 (VF-81)

    Division:

    U.S.S. Wasp (CV-18)

    Action Date:

    February 16, 1945
    Commander 1st Carrier Task Force Pacific: Serial 0218 (March 20, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Elbert Hartwell English, Jr. (NSN: 0-95867), United States Naval Reserve, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight on 16 February 1945, in operations against the enemy in the Tokyo Bay Area. Diving through intense and accurate anti-aircraft fire, he pressed home a damaging strafing attack upon a major enemy airfield. During this same flight, he engaged in aerial combat and shot down an enemy fighter plane. His courage and skill were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.