The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the BRONZE STAR MEDAL to
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS PHILLIP E. ARMSTRONG,
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS RESERVE
for service set forth in the following
CITATION:
"For meritorious service while serving as a Radio Jeep Operator of Marine Service Squadron TWENTY-FOUR, Marine Aircraft Group TWENTY-FOUR, in action against enemy Japanese forces in the Philippine Islands Area, from 22 January to 22 February 1945. Participating in combat against the enemy for four hours during the early stages of the battle for the re-capture of Manilla, Private First Class Armstrong rendered invaluable service in maintaining perfect radio communications with Marine dive bombers. His courage and devotion to duty in the face of intense enemy machine-gun fire were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."
Private First Class Armstrong is authorized to wear the Combat "V"
Description 21 Feb 1943, The Russell Islands immediately northwest to Guadalcanal were captured by the Allied forces without significant Japanese opposition.
