Robert R. Klingman
Place of Birth: Oklahoma, Binger
Home of record: Binger Oklahoma
AWARDS AND CITATIONS
Navy Cross
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Awarded for actions during the World War II
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to First Lieutenant Robert R. Klingman (MCSN: 0-28160), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Pilot of a Fighter Plane in Marine Fighting Squadron THREE HUNDRED TWELVE (VMF-312), Marine Air Group THIRTY-THREE (MAG-33), FOURTH Marine Aircraft Wing, in aerial combat against enemy Japanese forces during the assault on Okinawa, Ryukyu islands, on 10 May 1945. Finding his guns jammed when he closed within firing range of an enemy reconnaissance plane during an extended pursuit at extremely high altitudes, First Lieutenant Klingman persisted in his attacks in the face of heavy fire from the Japanese tail gunner until the propeller of his plane severed a sufficient portion of the tail surface of the hostile plane to destroy it. By his outstanding airmanship, indomitable fighting spirit and courageous devotion to duty, First Lieutenant Klingman prevented the enemy from obtaining valuable photographs of friendly installations, and his gallant conduct upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
General Orders: SPOT AWARD, Commander, Amphibious Forces Pacific: Serial 00608 (SofN Signed January 26, 1948)
Action Date: May 10, 1945
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: First Lieutenant
Company: Marine Fighting Squadron 312 (VMF-312)
Regiment: Marine Air Group 33 (MAG-33)
Division: 4th Marine Aircraft Wing
Distinguished Flying Cross
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Awarded for actions during the World War II
(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Robert R. Klingman (MCSN: 0-28160), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a Fighter Plane in Marine Fighting Squadron THREE HUNDRED TWELVE (VMF-312), Marine Air Group THIRTY-THREE (MAG-33), FOURTH Marine Aircraft Wing, in aerial combat against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II.
General Orders: Heroes U.S. Marine Corps 1861 - 1955 (Jane Blakeney)
Action Date: World War II
Service: Marine Corps
Place of Birth: Oklahoma, Binger
Home of record: Binger Oklahoma
AWARDS AND CITATIONS
Navy Cross
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Awarded for actions during the World War II
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to First Lieutenant Robert R. Klingman (MCSN: 0-28160), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Pilot of a Fighter Plane in Marine Fighting Squadron THREE HUNDRED TWELVE (VMF-312), Marine Air Group THIRTY-THREE (MAG-33), FOURTH Marine Aircraft Wing, in aerial combat against enemy Japanese forces during the assault on Okinawa, Ryukyu islands, on 10 May 1945. Finding his guns jammed when he closed within firing range of an enemy reconnaissance plane during an extended pursuit at extremely high altitudes, First Lieutenant Klingman persisted in his attacks in the face of heavy fire from the Japanese tail gunner until the propeller of his plane severed a sufficient portion of the tail surface of the hostile plane to destroy it. By his outstanding airmanship, indomitable fighting spirit and courageous devotion to duty, First Lieutenant Klingman prevented the enemy from obtaining valuable photographs of friendly installations, and his gallant conduct upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
General Orders: SPOT AWARD, Commander, Amphibious Forces Pacific: Serial 00608 (SofN Signed January 26, 1948)
Action Date: May 10, 1945
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: First Lieutenant
Company: Marine Fighting Squadron 312 (VMF-312)
Regiment: Marine Air Group 33 (MAG-33)
Division: 4th Marine Aircraft Wing
Distinguished Flying Cross
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Awarded for actions during the World War II
(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Robert R. Klingman (MCSN: 0-28160), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a Fighter Plane in Marine Fighting Squadron THREE HUNDRED TWELVE (VMF-312), Marine Air Group THIRTY-THREE (MAG-33), FOURTH Marine Aircraft Wing, in aerial combat against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II.
General Orders: Heroes U.S. Marine Corps 1861 - 1955 (Jane Blakeney)
Action Date: World War II
Service: Marine Corps
Robert R. Klingman
Place of Birth: Oklahoma, Binger
Home of record: Binger Oklahoma
AWARDS AND CITATIONS
Navy Cross
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Awarded for actions during the World War II
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to First Lieutenant Robert R. Klingman (MCSN: 0-28160), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Pilot of a Fighter Plane in Marine Fighting Squadron THREE HUNDRED TWELVE (VMF-312), Marine Air Group THIRTY-THREE (MAG-33), FOURTH Marine Aircraft Wing, in aerial combat against enemy Japanese forces during the assault on Okinawa, Ryukyu islands, on 10 May 1945. Finding his guns jammed when he closed within firing range of an enemy reconnaissance plane during an extended pursuit at extremely high altitudes, First Lieutenant Klingman persisted in his attacks in the face of heavy fire from the Japanese tail gunner until the propeller of his plane severed a sufficient portion of the tail surface of the hostile plane to destroy it. By his outstanding airmanship, indomitable fighting spirit and courageous devotion to duty, First Lieutenant Klingman prevented the enemy from obtaining valuable photographs of friendly installations, and his gallant conduct upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
General Orders: SPOT AWARD, Commander, Amphibious Forces Pacific: Serial 00608 (SofN Signed January 26, 1948)
Action Date: May 10, 1945
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: First Lieutenant
Company: Marine Fighting Squadron 312 (VMF-312)
Regiment: Marine Air Group 33 (MAG-33)
Division: 4th Marine Aircraft Wing
Distinguished Flying Cross
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Awarded for actions during the World War II
(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Robert R. Klingman (MCSN: 0-28160), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a Fighter Plane in Marine Fighting Squadron THREE HUNDRED TWELVE (VMF-312), Marine Air Group THIRTY-THREE (MAG-33), FOURTH Marine Aircraft Wing, in aerial combat against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II.
General Orders: Heroes U.S. Marine Corps 1861 - 1955 (Jane Blakeney)
Action Date: World War II
Service: Marine Corps
Place of Birth: Oklahoma, Binger
Home of record: Binger Oklahoma
AWARDS AND CITATIONS
Navy Cross
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Awarded for actions during the World War II
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to First Lieutenant Robert R. Klingman (MCSN: 0-28160), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Pilot of a Fighter Plane in Marine Fighting Squadron THREE HUNDRED TWELVE (VMF-312), Marine Air Group THIRTY-THREE (MAG-33), FOURTH Marine Aircraft Wing, in aerial combat against enemy Japanese forces during the assault on Okinawa, Ryukyu islands, on 10 May 1945. Finding his guns jammed when he closed within firing range of an enemy reconnaissance plane during an extended pursuit at extremely high altitudes, First Lieutenant Klingman persisted in his attacks in the face of heavy fire from the Japanese tail gunner until the propeller of his plane severed a sufficient portion of the tail surface of the hostile plane to destroy it. By his outstanding airmanship, indomitable fighting spirit and courageous devotion to duty, First Lieutenant Klingman prevented the enemy from obtaining valuable photographs of friendly installations, and his gallant conduct upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
General Orders: SPOT AWARD, Commander, Amphibious Forces Pacific: Serial 00608 (SofN Signed January 26, 1948)
Action Date: May 10, 1945
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: First Lieutenant
Company: Marine Fighting Squadron 312 (VMF-312)
Regiment: Marine Air Group 33 (MAG-33)
Division: 4th Marine Aircraft Wing
Distinguished Flying Cross
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Awarded for actions during the World War II
(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Robert R. Klingman (MCSN: 0-28160), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a Fighter Plane in Marine Fighting Squadron THREE HUNDRED TWELVE (VMF-312), Marine Air Group THIRTY-THREE (MAG-33), FOURTH Marine Aircraft Wing, in aerial combat against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II.
General Orders: Heroes U.S. Marine Corps 1861 - 1955 (Jane Blakeney)
Action Date: World War II
Service: Marine Corps
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