"For Extraordinary heroism...during action against major elements of the Japanese Fleet in the East China Sea off Kyushu, Japan, on April 7, 1945. Handicapped by exceedingly adverse weather and partial engine failure, (he) skillfully directed his air group in a daring attack against a battleship(Yamato), a light cruiser and six destroyers. Pressing home his attack to a low altitude, he scored a direct bomb hit on a destroyer and regaining altitude, obtained excellent photographs of the sinking of the battleship and the cruiser following this destructive attack. His intrepid spirit, suberb airmanship and gallant devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon Commander Houck and the United States Naval Service"-----was awarded a gold star in lieu of his second of 4 Navy Cross's.--exerpt from the citation
"On April 7, 1945 American fliers put to final rest the Age of the Dreadnought, Blasting the mighty Yamato to oblivion in one frenzied afternoon of work"--- By Jimmy Espy, Executive editor, Cape Coral Breeze 02/99
"The biggest event of Air Group Nine's second Pacific Cruise took place April 7, 1945, with the complete destruction of the Japanese Battleship Yamato, one Agano Class Cruiser and several destroyers."--"Recognizing a war hero", Page 4A-Monday, Dec. 27, 1999, Cape Coral Daily Breeze
I thought this might clear up any confusion.
I know the shotgun is not new or newer. But, I'm betting it isn't any thing special. I could just taste that Garand!