Cecil J. Doyle’s Navy Cross citation

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to

Cecil John Doyle

First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps (Reserve)

for service as set forth in the following

CITATION:

for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession while serving as a Pilot in Marine Fighting Squadron ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-ONE (VMF-121), Marine Air Group FOURTEEN (MAG-14), FIRST Marine Aircraft Wing, in aerial combat against enemy Japanese forces in the Solomons Islands AREA from 18 to 25 October 1942. Pressing home his attacks against the enemy with skill and determination, Second Lieutenant Doyle shot down five Japanese aircraft during this period, thereby contributing materially to the security of our forces in that area. His cool courage and indomitable fighting spirit were an inspiration to the members of his squadron and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.