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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Second Lieutenant Alvin Julius Jensen (MCSN: 0-27119), United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Pilot in Marine Fighting Squadron TWO HUNDRED FOURTEEN (VMF-214), Marine Air Group ELEVEN (MAG-11), FIRST Marine Aircraft Wing, in aerial combat against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II.

Awards Received

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Marine Fighting Squadron 214 (VMF-214)

    Regiment:

    Marine Air Group 11 (MAG-14)

    Division:

    1st Marine Aircraft Wing

    Action Date:

    July 15 – September 1, 1943
    SPOT AWARD: Serial 002334 (SofN Signed April 19, 1944)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Second Lieutenant Alvin Julius Jensen (MCSN: 0-27119), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as a Pilot in Marine Fighting Squadron TWO HUNDRED FOURTEEN (VMF-214), Marine Air Group ELEVEN (MAG-11), FIRST Marine Aircraft Wing, in aerial combat against enemy Japanese forces in the Solomon Islands Area from 15 July 1943 to 1 September 1943. In addition to participation in numerous strikes against hostile shipping and airfield installations, Second Lieutenant Jensen frequently observed and reported positions of enemy troops concentrations. Overwhelmed by Japanese fighters while escorting a photographic mission over the Shortland Islands, he personally destroyed three planes and assisted in repelling the others. Later, as leader of a bomber cover, he shot down one Zero in flames and then, with all but one gun jammed, persistently remained in the fight until hostile interception was completely routed. On another occasion, when adverse weather turned back the remainder of his division, he continued along, diving through a virtual hail of Japanese fire to strafe and explode sixteen bombers and eight fighters on Kahili airfield. His relentless fighting spirit and courageous devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Marine Fighting Squadron 214 (VMF-214)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Second Lieutenant Alvin Julius Jensen (MCSN: 0-27119), United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Third Gold Star in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Pilot in Marine Fighting Squadron TWO HUNDRED FOURTEEN (VMF-214), Marine Air Group ELEVEN (MAG-11), FIRST Marine Aircraft Wing, in aerial combat against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Marine Fighting Squadron 214 (VMF-214)

    Regiment:

    Marine Air Group 11 (MAG-14)

    Division:

    1st Marine Aircraft Wing

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Heroes U.S. Marine Corps 1861 – 1955 (Jane Blakeney)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Second Lieutenant Alvin Julius Jensen (MCSN: 0-27119), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Pilot in Marine Fighting Squadron TWO HUNDRED FOURTEEN (VMF-214), Marine Air Group ELEVEN (MAG-11), FIRST Marine Aircraft Wing, in aerial combat against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Marine Fighting Squadron 214 (VMF-214)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Second Lieutenant Alvin Julius Jensen (MCSN: 0-27119), United States Marine Corps, 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 as a Pilot in Marine Fighting Squadron TWO HUNDRED FOURTEEN (VMF-214), Marine Air Group ELEVEN (MAG-11), FIRST Marine Aircraft Wing, in aerial combat against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II.