Photo #: NH 105670
Lieutenant Colonel Harold W. Bauer, USMC
Halftone reproduction of a photograph, copied from the official
publication "Medal of Honor, 1861-1949, The Navy",
page 154.
Harold W. Bauer was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for
"extraordinary heroism and conspicuous courage" from
10 May to 14 November 1942, mainly while defending Henderson
Field, Guadalcanal, as Squadron Commander, Marine Fighting Squadron
Two Hundred Twelve (VMF-212). During this time, he downed 11
Japanese enemy aircraft before being forced to ditch his plane
on 14 November. Subsequent rescue efforts were unsuccessful.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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