All squadron members who participated in the frame received the Navy Unit Commendation for their actions. Despite being outnumbered and in an inferior position, VMF-251 downed twelve of the enemy for the loss of seven in direct combat action. Additionally, the Axis fighters we engaged jettisoned their ordinance to do so, which may have prevented an Axis victory over task group C50: The 190s that struck the task group wasted much of their ordinance on the carrier, and only two ships were lost.
Additionally, for his tenacity in engaging the enemy, downing three, and fighting a prolonged engagement against multiple 109s while out of ammunition Drazz has received the Air Medal.
Finally, the Distinguished Flying Cross has been awarded to Saxman for downing his 50th enemy aircraft in FSO.
