Mynor W. Seaman, Jr
AWARDED DFC:
3
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT: WWII
MODEL: Scout Bomber Plane
Citation: 1.)
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2.)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the GOLD STAR in lieu of a second DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS to CORPORAL MYNOR W. SEAMAN, JR., UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS, for heroism and extraordinary achievement in aerial flight while serving as Radio Radar Gunner of a Scout Bomber Plane in Marine Scout Bomber Squadron TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE during action against enemy Japanese forces in the Marshall and Gilbert Islands Areas from 1 to 9 July 1944. Completing his fortieth combat mission during this period, Corporal Seaman participated in patrol and reconnaissance flights, and bombing attacks against enemy installations in the face of grave hazards, thereby contributing materially to the success of his aircraft. His courage, technical skill and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
3.)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the GOLD STAR in lieu of a third DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS to CORPORAL MYNOR W. SEAMAN, JR., UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS, for heroism and extraordinary achievement in aerial flight while serving as Radio Radar Gunner of a Scout Bomber Plane in Marine Scout Bomber Squadron TWO HUNDRED FORTY-FIVE during action against enemy Japanese forces in the Marshall and Gilbert Islands Areas from 11 to 26 August 1944. Completing his sixtieth combat mission during this period, Corporal Seaman participated in search and escort flights, and bombing attacks against enemy installations in the face of grave hazards, thereby contributing materially to the success of his aircraft. His courage, technical skill and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
