I received a comment from the keeper of Home of Heroes Website. I am always interested in how people find my little blog. Must be Google. I said he could not find John Mckinny's name on the list of Navy Cross recipients. I apologize because I had spelled John's last name wrong. It is John Blackhall Mckinny. He is a recipient of this distinguished reward for serving our country. He is one of only 6,900 + in history of the medal.
Sam
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Thanks. I found him. I would very much like to get a copy of his citation which, while I list him, I do not have his citation, only a synopsis. Also, would love to identify his squadron for my database. I can be reached at: doug@homeofheroes.com My database notes: "For extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Combat Plane deployed over Samar in action against enemy Japanese forces during the Battle of Leyte Gulf, on 25 October 1944, in the Philippine Islands. Ensign McKinny's outstanding courage, daring airmanship and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."
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