Truman Frederick Campbell

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Truman Frederick Campbell (0-124060), Lieutenant, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Torpedo Plane in Torpedo Squadron EIGHTY-SEVEN (VT-87), embarked from the U.S.S. TICONDEROGA (CV-14), during action against enemy Japanese forces in the Kure Area of the Inland Sea of Japan, on 28 July 1945. Braving intense anti-aircraft fire from enemy warships and shore batteries, Lieutenant Campbell executed a skillful glide-bombing attack against the Japanese cruiser TONE to score a direct hit on the enemy vessel and contribute materially to the success of his squadron in beaching it. His expert airmanship, aggressive actions and devotion to duty throughout reflect the highest credit upon Lieutenant Campbell and the United States Naval Service.

Commander, 2d Carrier Task Force, Pacific: Serial 01896 (September 22, 1945)