AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  -
MODEL:  -

Citation:  1.) The U.S.S. YORKTOWN, during operations against enemy Japanese forces in the vicinity of Iwo Jima, the Japanese Homeland and Nansei Shoto from February 19 to May 2, 1945. Participating in twenty strikes on hostile shipping, airfields and installations, DELLWO contributed materially to the infliction of damage on the enemy. His technical skill, courage and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.