Robert L. Dickey

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Robert L. Dickey (0-9126), Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession while serving as a Pilot in Marine Fighting Squadron TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-ONE (VMF-221), Marine Air Group TWENTY-TWO (MAG-22), Naval Air Station, Midway, during the Japanese attacks on Midway Island, 7 December 1941 to 7 May 1942. Lieutenant Dickey, then Marine Gunner, exhibited heroism and tenacity in pressing the aerial attack and skillful maneuvering of aircraft in attacks on enemy aircraft. His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.