ARLINGTON, Va. – Coinciding with the 81st anniversary of the Battle of Halfway, Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO) Adm. Lisa M. Franchetti offered the Presidential Unit Quotation to Chief Petty Officer Invoice Norberg, a World Warfare II veteran who served through the Battle of Halfway, throughout a commemoration dinner on the Army Navy Nation Membership in Arlington, Va., June 4.
Norberg served aboard USS Enterprise (CV 6) through the Battle of Halfway because the commanding officer’s telephone talker.
“It’s really an honor to be right here for the ceremony and being 100 years outdated, it’s nice being right here tonight,” stated Norberg. “I’m proud to be a member of that ship and crew, which did a lot to carry an finish to the Pacific Warfare.”
It has been stated that on the coronary heart of any Navy victory is the American Sailor, who’s the best instance of sacrifice and repair. The Battle of Halfway, fought June 3-7, 1942, demonstrates the heroism and braveness of Sailors all through a multi-day engagement, whose efforts finally blunted the Japanese navy’s placing power and advance throughout the Pacific.
Serving on Enterprise previous to the Battle of Halfway, Norberg was additionally concerned in different engagements main as much as the battle such because the Doolittle Raid.
“So many others there did a lot greater than I may have ever have dreamed of doing, and I owe all of them the credit score,” stated Norberg. “I’m glad to be right here at the moment to have fun the anniversary of Halfway and honor my compatriots.”
Enterprise plane helped to sink three Japanese plane carriers and a cruiser through the battle. These Sailors protected america towards the enemy’s advance in World Warfare II by severely damaging Imperial Japanese navy property.
“Talent, religion, and valor, the braveness and ingenuity of these courageous Sailors within the central Pacific on a sizzling morning in June 1942, modified the course of the conflict,” stated Franchetti. “It’s essential that we proceed to have this yearly commemoration, to honor and keep in mind these heroes, and to reaffirm our dedication to their values, to make sure that we stay the world’s best maritime power, able to battle and win at sea.”
The U.S. Navy’s victory at Halfway represents a strategic turning level within the Pacific Warfare. Previous to the battle, Japan had naval superiority. Nevertheless, after the battle, opposing fleets had been balanced and america took the offensive.
“It’s with delight and reverence that the story of Halfway should be handed on,” stated Franchetti. “We should always not let the actions of our heroes go out of our widespread expertise.”
Taking part in 18 of the 20 main actions of the Pacific Warfare, Enterprise was probably the most embellished warship of World Warfare II incomes 20 Battle Stars, the Presidential Unit Quotation and the Navy Unit Commendation.
Following the Battle of Halfway, Norberg served on Enterprise till August 1945, when he transferred to Naval Station Nice Lakes in Nice Lakes, Sick. He was additionally stationed at Naval Air Technical Coaching Middle in Millington, Tenn., Naval Station Orange, Texas, and Naval Station Norfolk, Va., till his discharge from the Navy in February 1947.
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