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Achievement: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Major Robert Gordon Owens, Jr. (MCSN: 0-6308), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer and a Pilot of Marine Fighting Squadron TWO HUNDRED FIFTEEN (VMF-215), Marine Air Group FOURTEEN (MAG-14), FIRST Marine Aircraft Wing, in aerial combat against enemy Japanese forces in the Solomon Islands and Bismarck Archipelago Areas, from 5 January 1944 to 15 February 1944. A brilliant leader and aggressive airman, Major Owens executed numerous combat missions against the enemy, frequently in the face of heavy hostile anti-aircraft fire and strong aerial opposition. While carrying out these vital assignments during this period, he shot down seven enemy aircraft and probably destroyed five others. Maintaining his squadron at the peak of combat readiness through an efficient training schedule for pilots, he contributed materially to the outstanding success of his squadron in inflicting extensive losses upon the enemy and in providing effective fighter cover for our bombers. By his valiant leadership and unwavering devotion to duty, Major Owens upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

Credit: Robert Owens enlisted in the Marine Corps the year after his graduation from Furman University in 1938. During World War II he became a Marine Corps ACE, credit with shooting down SEVEN enemy aircraft. In 1969, he was an honorary pallbearer at President Dwight D. Eisenhower's funeral. He retired in 1972 as a Marine Corps Major General.

Provenance: Collection acquired from the relative of Bob Troubetzkoy (an veteran) of San Francisco in 2015 who was an autograph collector of WW2 flying aces, AVG aces, and generals. All the WW2 hereos in his collection are deceased, therefore, the autographs are extremely rare. Condition Varies.

Signed: Yes

Size: 3-1/2" x 5-1/2"

Condition: Pre-Owned, Please use EBay magnifying feature on photos for detail conditions. Condition varies.

Shipping: Plastic sleeved, will be mailed via USPS with a thick paper graded paper for protection.

Item#: EA-0012