U.S. Navy recipients of the NAVY CROSS during World War II

December 1941

• Francis J. Bridget’s Navy Cross citation (12/7/1941) - Patrol Wing TEN
• George M. Brooke’s Navy Cross citation (12/7/1941) - USS Luzon †
• Solomon S. Isquith’s Navy Cross citation (12/7/1941) - USS Utah
• Jesse D. Jewell’s Navy Cross citation (12/7/1941) - USS California
• Draper L. Kauffman’s Navy Cross citation (12/7/1941) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the NAVY CROSS to Draper Laurence Kauffman Lieutenant, U.S. Navy
• Doris Miller’s Navy Cross citation (12/7/1941) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the NAVY CROSS to DORIS MILLER, MESS ATTENDANT FIRST CLASS,
• Frederick C. Davis’ Navy Cross citation (12/7/1941) - The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the NAVY CROSS posthumously to Frederick C. Davis Ensign, U.S.
• Clarence E. Dickinson, Jr.’s FIRST Navy Cross citation (12/7/1941) - VS-6
• Louis G. Gombasy’s Navy Cross citation (12/7/1941) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the NAVY CROSS to Louis G. Gombasy Seaman Second Class,
• Donald A. Graham’s Navy Cross citation (12/7/1941) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the NAVY CROSS to Donald A. Graham Aviation Machinist’s Mate
• D. Arnold Singleton’s Navy Cross citation (12/7/1941) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to D. Arnold Singleton Ensign, U.S. Navy
• Harold F. Smith’s Navy Cross citation (12/7/1941) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Harold Francis Smith Boatswain’s Mate Second
• James L. Snyder’s Navy Cross citation (12/7/1941) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to James L. Snyder Yeoman First Class,
• Alfred L. Hansen’s Navy Cross citation (12/7/1941) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the NAVY CROSS to Alfred Lawrence Hansen Chief Machinist’s Mate,
• Allen J. Huttenberg’s Navy Cross citation (12/7/1941) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the NAVY CROSS to Allen J. Huttenberg Ensign, U.S. Navy
• William W. Outerbridge’s Navy Cross citation (12/7/1941) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to William W. Outerbridge Lieutenant Commander, U.S.
• John S. Phillips’ Navy Cross citation (12/7/1941) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to John S. Phillips Commander, U.S. Navy
• William W. Parker’s Navy Cross citation (12/7/1941) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to William Whiteford Parker Seaman First Class,
• Lionel H. Baker’s Navy Cross citation (12/7/1941) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the NAVY CROSS to LIONEL HENRY BAKER PHARMACIST SECOND CLASS,
• Gordon E. Bolser’s Navy Cross citation (12/7/1941) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the NAVY CROSS to Gordon E. Bolser Lieutenant, Junior Grade,
• William P Burford’s Navy Cross citation (12/7/1941) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the NAVY CROSS to William P Burford Lieutenant Commander, U.S.
• Ned B. Curtis’s Navy Cross citation (12/7/1941) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the NAVY CROSS to Ned Bigelow Curtis Pharmacist’s Mate Second
• Harold J. Christopher’s Navy Cross citation (12/7/1941) - The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the NAVY CROSS posthumously to Harold Jensen Christopher Ensign, U.S.
• John P. Edwards’ Navy Cross citation (12/7/1941) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the NAVY CROSS to John Perry Edwards Ensign, U.S. Navy
• George D. Etcell’s Navy Cross citation (12/7/1941) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the NAVY CROSS to George Daniel Etcell Ensign, U.S. Navy
• Robert J. Peterson’s Navy Cross citation (12/7/1941) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Robert James Peterson Radioman Second Class,
• Nils R. Larson’s Navy Cross citation (12/7/1941) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the NAVY CROSS to Nils Rodney Larson Ensign, U.S. Navy
• Ernest H. Dunlap, Jr.’s Navy Cross citation (12/7/1941) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the NAVY CROSS to Ernest H. Dunlap, Jr. Lieutenant, Junior
• Frederick C. Ley, Jr.’s Navy Cross citation (12/7/1941) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the NAVY CROSS to Frederick C. Ley, Jr. Fireman Second
• Joseph K. Taussig, Jr.’s Navy Cross citation (12/7/1941) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the NAVY CROSS to Joseph K. Taussig, Jr. Ensign, U.S.
• Thomas H. Taylor’s Navy Cross citation (12/7/1941) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the NAVY CROSS to Thomas H. Taylor Ensign, U.S. Navy
• Perry L. Teaff’s Navy Cross citation (12/7/1941) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the NAVY CROSS to Perry Love Teaff Ensign, U.S. Navy
• Albert C. Thatcher’s Navy Cross citation (12/7/1941) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the NAVY CROSS to Albert Curtis Thatcher Aviation Machinist’s Mate
• Francis J. Thomas’s Navy Cross citation (12/7/1941) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the NAVY CROSS to Francis J. Thomas Lieutenant Commander, U.S.
• William S. Fleming’s Navy Cross citation (12/7/1941) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the NAVY CROSS to William Sloan Fleming Boatswain’s Mate First
• Paul J. McMurtry’s Navy Cross citation (12/7/1941) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the NAVY CROSS to Paul James McMurtry Boatswain’s Mate First
• Harry R. Mead’s Navy Cross citation (12/7/1941) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the NAVY CROSS to Harry R. Mead Radioman Second Class,
• Jim D. Miller’s Navy Cross citation (12/7/1941) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the NAVY CROSS to Jim Dick Miller Lieutenant, Junior Grade,
• Fred K. Moore’s Navy Cross citation (12/7/1941) - The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Fred Kenneth Moore Seaman First
• Robert E. Thomas, Jr.’s Navy Cross citation (12/7/1941) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the NAVY CROSS to Robert E. Thomas, Jr. Ensign, U.S.
• Cecil D. Riggs’ Navy Cross citation (12/7/1941) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Cecil D. Riggs Lieutenant Commander (MC),
• James W. Robb, Jr.’s Navy Cross citation (12/7/1941) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to James William Robb, Jr. Lieutenant, Junior
• Eugene L. Boyd’s Navy Cross citation (12/7/1941) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the NAVY CROSS to Eugene Lorell Boyd ENSIGN, U.S. Navy
• John A. Austin’s Navy Cross citation (12/7/1941) - The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the NAVY CROSS posthumously to JOHN ARNOLD AUSTIN CHIEF CARPENTER
• Adolph M. Bothne’s Navy Cross citation (12/7/1941) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the NAVY CROSS to ADOLPH M. BOTHNE BOATSWAIN U.S. NAVY
• William R. Roberts’ Navy Cross citation (12/7/1941) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to William Russell Roberts Radioman Second Class,
• Wesley H. Ruth’s Navy Cross citation (12/7/1941) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Wesley H. Ruth Lieutenant, Junior Grade
• Barton E. Bacon, Jr.’s Navy Cross citation (12/8/1941) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Barton E. Bacon, Jr. Commander, U.S.
• Malcolm M. Champlin’s Navy Cross citation (12/8/1941) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Malcolm McGreor Champlin Lieutenant, Junior Grade,
• Marion C. Cheek’s Navy Cross citation (12/8/1941) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Marion Case Cheek Lieutenant Commander, U.S.
• Chester C. Smith’s FIRST Navy Cross citation (12/8/1941) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Chester Carl Smith Lieutenant Commander, U.S.
• Wreford G. Chapple’s FIRST Navy Cross citation (12/8/1941) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the NAVY CROSS to COMMANDER WREFORD GOSS CHAPPLE, U.S. NAVY
• Richard S. Baron’s Navy Cross citation (12/10/1941) - The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Richard S. Baron Lieutenant Commander,
• Thomas K. Bowers’ Navy Cross citation (12/10/1941) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Thomas Kent Bowers Lieutenant Commander, U.S.
• Othello C. Brunn’s Navy Cross citation (12/10/1941) - The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Othello Christian Brunn Chief Pay
• Clarence E. Dickinson, Jr.’s SECOND Navy Cross citation (12/10/1941) - VS-6
• John M. Bermingham’s Navy Cross citation (12/10/1941) - The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) John Michael Bermingham Lieutenant Commander, U.S.
• John H. Morrill’s Navy Cross citation (12/10/1941) - The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the NAVY CROSS (Posthumously) to LIEUTENANT COMMANDER JOHN H. MORRILL,
• Morton C. Mumma’s Navy Cross citation (12/13/1941) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the NAVY CROSS to MORTON C. MUMMA, JR., LIEUTENANT COMMANDER,
• Laurence A. Abercrombie’s Navy Cross citation (12/24/1941) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the NAVY CROSS to Laurence Allen Abercrombie Commander, U.S. Navy
• Joseph Bangust’s Navy Cross citation (12/27/1941) - The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Joseph Bangust Aviation Machinist’s Mate
• Frank M. Fisler’s Navy Cross citation (12/30/1941) - The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross to Frank Moore Fisler, Ensign, U.S. Navy
• Leonard H. Wagoner’s Navy Cross citation (12/30/1941) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Leonard H. Wagoner, Aviation Machinist’s Mate
• William L. Anderson’s Navy Cross citation (12/30/1941) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the NAVY CROSS to William L. Anderson Lieutenant Commander, U.S.
• Robert L. Brock’s Navy Cross citation (12/31/1941) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Robert Lee Brock Machinist’s Mate Second
• Franklin D. Buckley’s Navy Cross citation (12/31/1941) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Franklin D. Buckley Lieutenant, U.S. Navy
• William L. Kabler’s Navy Cross citation (12/31/1941) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to William Leverette Kabler Lieutenant, U.S. Navy

January 1942

• Harold F. Dixon’s Navy Cross citation (1/16/1942) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Aviation Chief Machinist’s Mate Harold Frederick
• John D. Bulkeley’s Navy Cross citation (1/18/1942) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the NAVY CROSS to JOHN DUNCAN BULKELEY LIEUTENANT, U.S. NAVY
• Paul H. Talbot’s Navy Cross citation (1/24/1942) - The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Paul H. Talbot Commander, U.S.
• Chester C. Smith’s SECOND Navy Cross citation (1/24/1942) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of
• Welford C. Blinn’s FIRST Navy Cross citation (1/24/1942) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the NAVY CROSS to Welford Charles Blinn Lieutenant Commander, U.S.

February 1942

• Theodore C. Aylward’s Navy Cross citation (2/3/1942) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the NAVY CROSS to Theodore C. Aylward Lieutenant Commander, U.S.
• Lucius H. Chappell’s FIRST Navy Cross citation (2/4/1942) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Commander Lucius Henry Chappell United
• Harvey M. Andersen’s Navy Cross citation (2/4/1942) - The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the NAVY CROSS (Posthumously) to Harvey M. Andersen Lieutenant Commander,
• Lester J. Barre’s Navy Cross citation (2/4/1942) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the NAVY CROSS to Lester John Barre Quartermaster Second Class,
• Claude Becker’s Navy Cross citation (2/4/1942) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the NAVY CROSS to Claude Becker Seaman Second Class, U.S.
• Welford C. Blinn’s SECOND Navy Cross citation (2/19/1942) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of
• Thomas H. Binford’s Navy Cross citation (2/19/1942) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the NAVY CROSS to Claude Thomas H. Binford Commander, U.S.
• Edward H. Allen’s Navy Cross citation (2/20/1942) - The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the NAVY CROSS (Posthumously) to Edward henry allen Lieutenant, U.S.
• Lucius H. Chappell’s SECOND Navy Cross citation (2/26/1942) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of

March 1942

• Elmer P. Abernethy’s Navy Cross citation (3/1/1942) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Captain [then Commander] Elmer Paul Abernethy
• Richard N. Antrim’s Navy Cross citation (3/1/1942) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the NAVY CROSS to RICHARD NOTT ANTRIM COMMANDER [THEN LIEUTENANT],
• Welford C. Blinn’s THIRD Navy Cross citation (3/1/1942) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award
• Samuel Adams’ FIRST Navy Cross citation (3/10/1942) - The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the NAVY CROSS (Posthumously) to Lieutenant Samuel Adams United States
• Robert G. Armstrong’s Navy Cross citation (3/10/1942) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the NAVY CROSS to Robert Gordon Armstrong Lieutenant Commander, U.S.
• Evan P. Aurand’s Navy Cross citation (3/10/1942) - The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the NAVY CROSS to Evan P. Aurand Lieutenant, U.S. Navy

April 1942

• Samuel Adams’ SECOND Navy Cross citation (4/1/1942) - VB-5 †
• George E. Cox Jr.’s Navy Cross citation (4/8/1942) - PT-41

May 1942

• Arthur J. Brassfield’s FIRST Navy Cross citation (5/5/1942) - VF-42
• Henry W. Tucker’s Navy Cross citation (5/7/1942) - USS Neosho †

June 1942

• Lucius D. Campbell’s Navy Cross citation (6/3/1942) - VP-42
• George H. Gay, Jr.’s Navy Cross citation (6/4/1942) - VT-8
• Charles E. Perkins’ Navy Cross citation (6/4/1942) - Patrol Wing FOUR
• Clarence E. Dickinson, Jr.’s THIRD Navy Cross citation (6/4/1942) - VS-6
• Harry B. Gibbs’ Navy Cross citation (6/4/1942) - VF-3
• John P. Gray’s Navy Cross citation (6/4/1942) - VT-8
• Samuel Adams’ THIRD Navy Cross citation (6/4/1942) - VS-5
• Arthur J. Brassfield’s SECOND Navy Cross citation (6/4/1942) - VF-3

July 1942

August 1942

• Thomas B. Klakring’s FIRST Navy Cross citation (8/6/1942) - USS Guardfish

September 1942

• Louis J. Kirn’s Navy Cross citation (9/16/1942) - VS-3
• Thomas B. Klakring’s SECOND Navy Cross citation (9/30/1942) - USS Guardfish

October 1942

November 1942

• Willis A. Lee Jr.’s Navy Cross citation (11/14/1942) - Combat Division SIX

December 1942