The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Ensign Daniel Crysdale Sheedy, United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Fighter Plane in Fighting Squadron THREE (VF-3), attached to the U.S.S. YORKTOWN (CV-5), during the "Air Battle of Midway," against enemy Japanese forces on 4 June 1942. Participating as one of a six-plane fighter escort for our Torpedo Planes in an attack on three enemy aircraft carriers, Ensign Sheedy, upon reaching his objective, was viciously intercepted by a superior force of Japanese fighters. By courageously maintaining position in formation on his section leader despite tremendous counterfire, he skillfully prevented the enemy planes from pressing home their attacks. Subsequently losing his leader in a cloud, he single-handedly fought off an attack by three Japanese fighters, shot one down and, himself badly wounded, flew his severely damaged plane back to a safe landing aboard one of our carriers. The outstanding courage and determined skill displayed by Ensign Sheedy were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Daniel C. Sheedy
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In Amherst, NY March 9, 2005; husband of the late Alice E. (Popadowski) Sheedy; beloved father of Joanna [omitted], Daniel M. Sheedy, Kathe [omitted], Elizabeth [omitted] and Donna M. Sheedy; survived by 11 grandchildren and four great grandchildren; brother of J. Paul, K. Joseph, Imelda [omitted] and the late Michael M. Sheedy II, Mary Louise Tracy; survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday 7-9 PM at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC, 2480 Kensington Ave. Amherst, NY. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 11 AM. from Christ the King RC Church (please assemble at church). In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Heritage Christian Services, 349 West Commercial St, suite 2795, East Rochester, NY 14445

Published in the Buffalo News from Mar. 10 to Mar. 11, 2005