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Frederick Julian Becton


World War II · US Navy · Rear Admiral (Upper Half)

Rank: Rear Admiral (Upper Half)
United States of America

Navy Cross Citation

Story location: Okinawa Shima, Ryukyu Islands, JapanStory date: 16 April 1945

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Silver Star Citation

Story location: Solomon IslandsStory date: 5-13 July & 17-18 August 1943

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Silver Star (1st Gold Star) Citation

Story location: Normandy, FranceStory date: 6 & 25 June 1944

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Silver Star (2nd Gold Star) Citation

Story location: Ormoc Bay, Leyte, Philippine IslandsStory date: 7 December 1944

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Silver Star (3rd Gold Star) Citation

Story location: Lingayen Gulf, Philippine IslandsStory date: January 1945

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Presidential Unit Citation, USS Laffey (DD-724)

Story location: Okinawa Shima, Ryukyu Islands, JapanStory date: 16 April 1945

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