Wallace D Eddy
Era | WWII |
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Branch | U.S. Navy |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Military Decorations | Bronze Star Distinguished Flying Cross Silver Star |
Wall | E |
Wall Side | 1 |
Row | 5 |
Plaque Number | 16 |
Naval Aviator
MEDALS-RIBBONS: 2 Silver Stars (Navy-Army), Distinguished Flying Cross w/2 Gold Stars, Bronze Star, Air Medal w2 Stars, Navy Presidential Unit Citation W/1 Star, Army Distinguished Unit Citation w/Cluster, Navy Unit Citation, Good Conduct w/1 Star, American Defense Service, American Campaign, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign w/5 Stars, Philippine Defense, Army Distinguished Unit w/Cluster, World War II Victory
Patrol Aircraft Commander Eddy rescued downed airmen from mountainous seas near Ishigaki Jima and later a recovery record of less than three minutes off Miyako Shima.