Fred Leroy Dungan

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Fred Leroy Dungan, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier- based Navy Fighter Plane in Fighting Squadron TWO (VF-2), embarked from the U.S.S. HORNET (CV-12), in the vicinity of Bonin Island on 4 July 1944. Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Dungan was attacked be several float fighter planes and though alone, he remained in contact until another carrier planed arrived. Through his courage and skill he was able to destroy four of the enemy planes. Though wounded in the left shoulder, he was able to make a successful carrier landing. His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.