Navy pilot to receive upgrade to Navy Cross for epic Korean War air battle

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QuoteFor more than 50 years, Navy pilot Royce Williams couldn't talk about his epic Korean War dogfight with seven Soviet fighter jets. He'd been sworn to secrecy because of Cold War sensitivities, and all mention of the battle was scrubbed from the official records.

https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2023-01-14/hero-korean-war-navy-cross-8759693.html

https://taskandpurpose.com/news/navy-cross-royce-williams-dogfight/
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"Take a look at that". Sgt. Wilkerson-- CMBN. His last words after spotting a German tank on the other side of a hedgerow.

steve58

A bit of an update on retired Navy Capt. Royce Williams.  He received the Taegeuk Order of Military Merit from South Korea this week.

https://www.foxnews.com/us/retired-navy-capt-royce-williams-shares-declassified-heroic-story
Government is not the solution to our problem—government is the problem.   Ronald Reagan
The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.   Thomas Jefferson
During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.   George Orwell  The truth is quiet...It's the lies that are loud.   Jesus Revolution
If you ever find yourself in need of a safe space then you're probably going to have to stop calling yourself a social justice warrior. You cannot be a warrior and a pansy at the same time   Mike Adams (RIP Mike)

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And his story is featured in the current issue of Military Heritage Magazine.  :notworthy:
"Take a look at that". Sgt. Wilkerson-- CMBN. His last words after spotting a German tank on the other side of a hedgerow.

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