Details behind Award: THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON
The President of the United States takes pleasure In presenting the PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION lo the U.S.S. LEXINGTON and her attached Afr Groups participating 1n the following operations: September 16, 1943, Tarawa; October 5-6, 1943, Wake; November 19 to December 5, 1943, Gilberts: AG- 16 (VF-111, VB·l6, VT-16). March 18 to April 30, 1944, Palau, Hollandia, Truk; June ll to July 5, 11144, Mari· snas: AG-16 (VF-16, VB-16, VT-16, Part of VFN- 76). July 18 lo AUg 5, 1944, Marianas, Palau, Bonlns; September 6 to November 6, 11144, Philippines, Palau, Yap, Ryukyus; Formosa, Luzon: AG-19 (VF-19, VB-19, VT- 19, Part of VFN-76). . December 14-16, 11144, Luzon; January 3 to 22, 1945, Philippines, Formosa, China Sea, ~s: AG-20 (VF-20, VB-20, VT-20). February 16 to March 1, 1945, Japan, Bonlns, Ryukyus: . AG-9 (VF-9, VBF-9, VB-9, VT-9). June 20, 1945, Wake; July 10 to August 15, 1945, Japan: A0-94 (VF-94, VllF-94, VB-94, VT- 94}. ' for service as set forth In the following CITATION: "For extraordinary heroism In action against enemy Japanese forces 1n the air, ashore and afloat 1n the Pacific War Area from September 18, 1943, to August 15, 1945. Spearheading our concentrated carrier- warfare 1n the most forward areas, the u.s.s. LEXINGTON and her air groups struck crushing blows toward annihilating Japanese fighting power; th91 provided air cover for our amphibious forces; they fiercely countered the enemy'.s aerial attack& and destroyed his planes; and they inflicted terrific losses on the Japanese 1n Fleet and merchant marine units sunk or damaged. Daring and dependable In combat, the LEXINGTON with her gallant officers and men rendered loyal service 1n achieving the ultimate defeat of the Japanese Empire." · For the President, James Forrestal Secretary of the Navy
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