U.S. Navy recipients of the Navy Cross during World War II — 1941-1942
1943 | 1944 | 1945
† indicates posthumous award
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
- 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
- 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
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