Louis H Bauer
Era | Korean War |
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Branch | U.S. Navy |
Rank | Captain |
Military Decorations | Bronze Star Distinguished Flying Cross Navy Cross |
Wall | D |
Wall Side | 1 |
Row | 4 |
Plaque Number | 28 |
World War II, Korea
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Navy Cross, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star, Combat Action, Presidential Unit Citation, American Defense Service, American Campaign, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign w/3 Stars, World War II Victory, National Defense Service, Korean Service, Korean Presidential Unit Citation, United Nations Service
Commanding a fighter squadron during the Soloman Island Campaign while targeting enemy shore objectives, was attacked by Japanese forces and 41 enemy planes were downed.
F8F Bearcat
U. S. Naval Academy Class of 1935
USS Yorktown CV-10