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Kroeger, Edwin John

Geboortedatum:
29 oktober 1913 (Akron/Ohio, Verenigde Staten)
Nationaliteit:
Amerikaanse (1776 - heden, Republiek)

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Periode:
Tweede Wereldoorlog (1939-1945)
Rang:
Lieutenant (j.g.), U.S. Navy R
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant, Junior Grade Edwin John Kroeger, United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Dive Bomber in Bombing Squadron SIX (VB-6), attached to the U.S.S. ENTERPRISE (CV-6), during the "Air Battle of Midway," against enemy Japanese forces on 4 - 6 June 1942. Defying extreme danger from concentrated anti-aircraft barrage and powerful fighter opposition, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Kroeger, with bold determination and courageous zeal, led his squadron in dive-bombing assaults against Japanese naval units. Flying at a distance from his own forces which rendered return unlikely because of probable fuel exhaustion, he pressed home his attacks with extreme disregard for his own personal safety. His gallant intrepidity and loyal devotion to duty contributed greatly to the success of our forces and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Navy Cross

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  • - Recipients of The Navy Cross, 1916 - Present, by C. Douglas Sterner

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