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Max Eric Einar Woyke

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Max Eric Einar Woyke Veteran

Birth
Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
Death
18 Apr 1996 (aged 82)
Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, USA
Burial
Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida, USA Add to Map
Plot
SECTION 2 SITE 371-A
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Max was survived by a son in Texas and a daughter in Washington. He was predeceased by his wife Irene (Simmons), and his parents Max E. W. and Minnie R. Woyke.

Recipient of the Navy Cross Citation, Air Medal, and four battle stars.

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant, Junior Grade Max E. E. Woyke, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Scouting Plane of Scouting Squadron TWO (VS-2), attached to the U.S.S. LEXINGTON (CV-2), in action against enemy Japanese forces during the Air Battle of the Coral Sea on 7 and 8 May 1942. Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Woyke's courage, skill, and perseverance contributed materially to the success of searches for the enemy. While on anti-torpedo plane patrol he repeatedly attacked with great determination the attacking enemy planes. His courageous attacks, made in the face of heavy fighter opposition, resulted in the destruction of one enemy aircraft. His outstanding courage, daring airmanship and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

Military Information: CDR, US NAVY
Max was survived by a son in Texas and a daughter in Washington. He was predeceased by his wife Irene (Simmons), and his parents Max E. W. and Minnie R. Woyke.

Recipient of the Navy Cross Citation, Air Medal, and four battle stars.

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant, Junior Grade Max E. E. Woyke, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Scouting Plane of Scouting Squadron TWO (VS-2), attached to the U.S.S. LEXINGTON (CV-2), in action against enemy Japanese forces during the Air Battle of the Coral Sea on 7 and 8 May 1942. Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Woyke's courage, skill, and perseverance contributed materially to the success of searches for the enemy. While on anti-torpedo plane patrol he repeatedly attacked with great determination the attacking enemy planes. His courageous attacks, made in the face of heavy fighter opposition, resulted in the destruction of one enemy aircraft. His outstanding courage, daring airmanship and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

Military Information: CDR, US NAVY

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WORLD WAR II
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