Background
Dufilho was born 22 May 1916 in Opelousas, Louisiana, and graduated from the Naval Academy 2 June 1938.
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On 24 August 1942, while serving as a section leader in Fighting Squadron 5 in Saratoga (CV-3), Lieutenant Dufilho was killed in action in the Battle of the Eastern Solomons.
Achievements
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He was Edward O"Hare"s wingman during O"Hare"s Medal of Honor flight. He was posthumously awarded both the Navy Cross and the Distinguished Flying Cross (United States) for his heroism and achievement in this battle, which turned back a major effort of the Japanese to reinforce Guadalcanal and Tulagi.
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Born
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August 24, 1942 (aged 26) -
Nationality
United States
Awards
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Distinguished Flying Cross; Medal of Honor; Navy Cross
The Medal of Honor is the United States of America's highest military honor, awarded for personal acts of valor above and beyond the call of duty.The Medal of Honor is the United States of America's highest military honor, awarded for personal acts of valor above and beyond the call of duty.