Clyde Leroy Bronn

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Cross to Clyde Leroy Bronn, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Plane, in action on 24 July 1944, while deployed over the Inland Sea of Japan. Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Bronn’s outstanding courage, daring airmanship and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Clyde Leroy Bronn (0-130142), Lieutenant, Junior Grade, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Torpedo Plane embarked from the U.S.S. RANDOLPH (CV-15), in the vicinity of the Marianas Islands, on 20 June 1944. Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Bronn flew in an attack to the limit of endurance against the enemy main fleet where he pressed home his attack through most intense anti-aircraft fire and fighter plane opposition, personally scoring three direct bomb hits immediately forward of the starboard beam on a large enemy aircraft carrier which eventually sank. Upon completion of this most successful attack he returned to his Task Group under most hazardous conditions and was obliged to make a night water landing. His mission was accomplished without loss of any personnel. His courage and skill above and beyond the call of duty were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the Naval Service.

Commander, Fast Carrier Task Force, Pacific: Serial 0362 (July 8, 1944)