Seaman Robert C. McCormack

United States Navy

Pacific

1945

Awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism and extraordinary achievement in aerial flight as an Air crewman of a Patrol Bomber in Patrol bombing Squadron ONE HUNDRED NINETEEN during the operations against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific War Area from March 3 to May 11, 1945. Completing his twentieth mission during this period, McCormack rendered valuable assistance to his pilot and contributed materially to the success of his plane. His courage and devotion to duty in the face of grave hazards were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.