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Richard Bull (aviator)

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group reported to be nearby. He ran afoul of enemy fighters and was never seen again. For his "extraordinary flying achievement, courage and devotion to duty" in carrying out this mission, Bull received the posthumous award of the
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was sent to Bull, but no record of his execution of the oath of office has been found. While on patrol off the coast of
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fire, he persistently remained in the vicinity and, as a result, sighted 26 ships a short time later. During another
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early in World War II, Ens. Bull took part in the gallant efforts of
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Recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross (United States)
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on 14 July 1914. He enlisted in the Navy on 16 July 1938 at
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United States Navy personnel killed in World War II
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Richard S. Bull
New York City
Ambon Island
United States of America
United States Navy
Ensign
World War II
Distinguished Flying Cross
United States Navy
aviator
World War II
New York City
Miami, Florida
Naval Air Station Pensacola
ensign
Patrol Squadron 22
East Indies
Patrol Wing 10
PBY Catalina
flying boats
Japanese fleet
lieutenant (junior grade)
Borneo
transport
destroyers
antiaircraft
reconnaissance
Ambon
Netherlands East Indies
aircraft carrier

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