Midway valor Archives – Page 6 of 7 – UNTO THE BREACH

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Real American Heroes

June 4, 1942 Real American Heroes Midway valor, U.S. Army Air Force Distinguished Service Cross recipients, World War II Distinguished Service Cross recipients

James F. Collins’ Distinguished Service Cross citation

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to James F. Collins Captain (Air

Real American Heroes

June 4, 1942 Real American Heroes Midway valor, U.S. Marine Corps Navy Cross recipients, World War II Navy Cross recipients

John M. Butler’s Navy Cross citation

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Real American Heroes

June 4, 1942 Real American Heroes Midway valor, U.S. Army Air Force Distinguished Service Cross recipients, World War II Distinguished Service Cross recipients

Salvatore Battaglia’s Distinguished Service Cross citation

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Salvatore Battaglia Staff Sergeant,

Real American Heroes

June 4, 1942 Real American Heroes Midway valor, U.S. Army Air Force Distinguished Service Cross recipients, World War II Distinguished Service Cross recipients

Gerald J. Barnicle’s Distinguished Service Cross citation

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Gerald J. Barnicle Second

Real American Heroes

June 4, 1942 Real American Heroes Midway valor, U.S. Army Air Force Distinguished Service Cross recipients, World War II Distinguished Service Cross recipients

Earl D. Ashley’s Distinguished Service Cross citation

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Earl D. Ashley Private First