US NAVY WWII Pilots of Torpedo Squadron 31 That Got the DFC
Lt. Edward E. Wood - Commanding Officer VT-31
Navy Cross
Distinguished Flying Cross
Lt. G. Packenham
Distinguished Flying Cross
Lt. (jg) John Russell
Navy Cross
Distinguished Flying Cross
Purple Heart
Ens. Richard Mellin
Distinguished Flying Cross
Ens. L. O. Bacon
Distinguished Flying Cross
Air Medal
Air Crewmen
PhoM1c Howard Webster Jr.
Navy and Marine Medal
Purple Heart
AMM2c Robert Drake
Silver Star
Distinguished Flying Cross
AMM2c Ira Bewley
Silver Star
Distinguished Flying Cross
AMM2c Warren Bennett
Silver Star
Distinguished Flying Cross
Purple Heart
Radiomen
ACRM Thomas Legett *
Silver Star
Distinguished Flying Cross
ARM2c Leslie Walters
Silver Star
Distinguished Flying Cross
ARM2c Cornelius Kelly
Silver Star
Distinguished Flying Cross
Pilots assigned to VT-31 December 1944 for 2nd Tour of Duty
Lt. Carter L Wilson - Executive Officer VT-31
Navy Cross
Distinguished Flying Cross
Air Medal
Gold Star in Lieu of 2nd Air Medal
Gold Star in Lieu of 3rd Air Medal