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Birth:          6 Feb 1920 Berkeley, Cal.
Death:          21 Nov 1971 Bellamy, Sumter Co., Ala.
Burial:         Walnut Grove Cemetery, Meriden, Conn.

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Yale Fam Hist Proj on ancestry
1930 in Stamford, Fairfield Co., Conn.
1940 in Stamford, Fairfield Co., Conn.
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valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=307934: awarded Silver Star 
Awarded for actions during the World War II


The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver 
Star to Lieutenant Roger Irving Bruce (NSN: 0-106955), United States Naval Reserve, 
for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while leading a flight of four 
carrier-based night-fighter aircraft over eastern Kyushu and the Kure Harbor area the 
night of 29 March 1945. During darkness in the face of searchlight illumination and 
anti-aircraft fire, he made a detailed search of the Japanese Inland Sea and Harbor 
area until after dawn to make a more accurate appraisal. The excellence and clarity of 
his reports were exemplary. His leadership, skill and courage were at all times in 
keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
General Orders: Commander 1st Carrier Task Force, Pacific: Serial 0592 (July 4, 1945)
Action Date: March 29, 1945
Service: Navy
Rank: Lieutenant
awarded Distinguished Flying Cross
Awarded for actions during the World War II


The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the 
Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Roger Irving Bruce (NSN: 0-106955), United 
States Naval Reserve, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating 
in aerial flights in operations against the enemy in the Tokyo Area, Iwo Jima, Okinawa 
Jima and Kyushu. As pilot of a carrier based fighter during the period 16 February 
1945 to 8 June 1945, he participated in twenty strikes against enemy shipping, 
airfields, and installations, inflicting extensive damage. His skill and courage were at 
all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval 
Service.
Action Date: February 16 - June 8, 1945
Service: Navy
Rank: Lieutenant

Parents
BRUCE Donald (23 Jul 1884 - 16 Oct 1966)
DEBUSSY Beatrice Lines (19 Aug 1889 - 19 Dec 1980)

Siblings
BRUCE Mary Elinor ("Maia") (1 Dec 1914 - 1964)
BRUCE David Maxon (19 Jan 1916 - 30 Aug 1997)
BRUCE Roger Irving (6 Feb 1920 - 21 Nov 1971)
BRUCE Margaret L. ()

Marriage To CAMPBELL Irene ()
    m. 1943 

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