Posted on Jan 18, 2023
Secret Hero of Korean War Air Battle to Receive Navy Cross
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For 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.
Now the 97-year-old Escondido resident is going to receive the Navy Cross, the second-highest award for combat valor. He said Friday afternoon that he's pleased to get the recognition.
Now the 97-year-old Escondido resident is going to receive the Navy Cross, the second-highest award for combat valor. He said Friday afternoon that he's pleased to get the recognition.
Secret Hero of Korean War Air Battle to Receive Navy Cross
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Korean War
Aviation
Medals
Flying
American History
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Its high time that Royce Williams received the Navy Cross. Its too bad that the record of his dogfight with the migs went unrecognised for so many years but thats the govt. for you. It makes me wonder how many heroes go mentioned and are no longer with us because os old secrecy rules.
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