Roy Gee began his naval aviation career in Feb 1941 when he began active duty under flight instruction at the Naval Air Station, Pensacola, FL with Aviation Cadet Class 161-C.

Navy Cross citation reads:

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Roy Phillip Gee, Lieutenant, Junior Grade,United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Dive Bomber of Bombing Squadron EIGHT, attached to the U.S.S. HORNET, in action against enemy Japanese forces in the Battle of Midway on 6 June 1942. With utter disregard for his own personal safety and in the face of intense anti-aircraft fire, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Gee participated in determined and effective bombing and strafing attacks on fleeing enemy Japanese forces, obtaining a successful hit on one of the enemy ships. His courageous action on this occasion contributed materially to the victory achieved by our forces and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Action Date: 6-Jun-42
Service: Navy
Rank: Lieutenant Junior Grade
Company: Bombing Squadron 8 (VB-8)
Division: U.S.S. Hornet (CV-8)
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The Salt Lake Tribune (Salt Lake City, Utah) 8 May 1943, Sat. p. 14
"Navy Awards Air Medal to S.L. Flier"

Destruction of 12 Japanese airplanes and infliction of heavy damage to enemy shore installations in the Guadalcanal and Rekata bay area have brought to Lieutenant (j.g.) Roy P Gee, 1335 Logan avenue, the navy air medal. This is the second citation for Lieutenant Gee, who was awarded the navy cross in October, 1942, for action in the battle of Midway. He was assigned to flight duty in the famous bombing squadron 8 on the aircraft carrier Hornet, on which he served until it was sunk. Frank Knox, secretary of the navy, acted for President Roosevelt in presenting the award to Lieutenant Gee. The citation reads: "For meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight as pilot of a scout bomber airplane during a raid on enemy Japanese forces in the Guadalcanal and Rekata bay area. In spite of heavy antiaircraft fire, Lieutenant Gee pressed home a bold and determined attack which resulted in the destruction of 12 Japanese float seaplanes and enemy shore installations consisting of gasoline dumps, gun emplacements and other shore facilities. His skill and courageous devotion to duty were contributing factors in the accomplishment of an important and hazardous mission." Lieutenant Gee is a son of Mrs Helen Gee of 1335 Logan avenue, Salt Lake City, and visited her after his marriage, Dec 24, 1942, to Miss Buelah Janette Wood at Norfolk, VA. He is now stationed at Miami, Fla., where he will complete training May 19 as a signal officer.
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Obituary - Capt Roy P. Gee

Capt Roy P. Gee USN Ret Capt Roy P. Gee, USN Ret, 89 of Rancho Bernardo, CA, passed away on December 28, 2009. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on March 8, 1920. He dearly loved his wife and family, and served his country in three wars (World War II, Korea, and Viet Nam) as a carrier and C-130 Pilot in the U.S. Navy. We love you Dad, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa and will miss you so much. A Memorial Service will be held on the flight deck of the USS Midway Museum on Friday, Jan. 8, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. with reception to follow.

Published in Salt Lake Tribune on Jan. 8, 2010
Articles and citations courtesy G47 (#47281148)
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