Frank Peter Boro

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Frank Peter Boro (0-250780), Lieutenant, Junior Grade, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Dive Bomber in action on 26 October 1944, in the Philippine Islands during the Second Battle of the Philippine Sea. Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Boro scored a direct hit on a rapidly maneuvering Japanese battleship. This hit was definitely confirmed by photographs. The action successfully carried out in the face of accurate anti-aircraft barrage and heavy cloud cover, helped in removing a serious threat to our ground forces in the Philippine Islands. His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

Commander, 1st Carrier Task Force, Pacific: Serial 0533 (September 11, 1945)