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USS Brock (APD-93)
Navy Cross Citation
Ensign John Wiley Brock, United States Navy
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to John Wiley Brock (0-146504), Ensign, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism in
operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Torpedo Plane of Torpedo Squadron SIX (VT-6), embarked from the U.S.S. ENTERPRISE (CV-6),
during the "Air Battle of Midway," against enemy Japanese forces on 4 June 1942. Participating in a vigorous and intensive assault against the Japanese invasion fleet,
Ensign Brock pressed home his attack with relentless determination in the face of a terrific barrage of anti-aircraft fire. The unprecedented conditions under which his
squadron launched its offensive were so exceptional that it is highly improbably the occasion may ever recur where other pilots of the service will be called upon to
demonstrate an equal degree of gallantry and fortitude. His extreme disregard of personal safety contributed materially to the success of our forces and his loyal conduct
was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
Commander In Chief, Pacific Fleet: Serial 3144 (August 1, 1942)
Born: August 15, 1914 at New Brockton, Alabama
Home Town: Montgomery, Alabama
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