Citation: By September 1941 he was an ensign and pilot in Scouting Squadron 6 (VS-6) on the USS Enterprise. The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Ignatius J. Galantin, Commander, U.S. Navy, for gallantry and intrepidity and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. It is equivalent to the Army's Distinguished Service Cross, the Air Force's Air Force Cross and the Coast Guard's Coast Guard Cross. Born: February 14, 1911 at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to John Joseph Hourihan, Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the Destroyer U.S.S. During this daring and dangerous patrol, Captain Hensel pursued and attacked an enemy convoy, sinking or damaging enemy vessels totaling 20,000 tons. GAY, GEORGE HENRY, JR. Synopsis: Awards: 2@ Navy Crosses (WWII), 2@ Distinguished Flying Crosses, Purple Heart, *HAMM, ANDREW BRITTE Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Holmberg took part in dive-bombing attacks against Japanese naval forces in the Battle of Midway. The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Richard L. Hunt, Jr., Lieutenant, Junior Grade, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier- based Navy Torpedo Plane in Torpedo Squadron SEVEN (VT-7), embarked from the U.S.S. LEXINGTON (CV-16), while assigned to strike major Japanese Fleet Units on 25 October 1944, during the Battle of Leyte Gulf, in the Philippine Islands. Home Town: Carthage, Missouri. GRUBISS, HUBERT FREDERICK The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Frederick A. Gunn, Commander, U.S. Navy, for gallantry and intrepidity and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. Oswald Gaynier died in the beginning of the battle … Born: September 20, 1918 at Jackson, Mississippi Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. Citation: ENTERPRISE (CV-6), during the "Air Battle of Midway," against enemy Japanese forces on 4 - 6 June 1942. Participating in a strike on major units of the Japanese fleet despite adverse weather conditions and hostile antiaircraft fire, Ensign Gilchrest attacked a light cruiser, scoring a direct torpedo hit which contributed materially to the sinking of the vessel immediately after the attack. Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Heilmann's outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Rudolph B. Citation: (First Award) (First Award) Citation: Awards: 2@ Navy Crosses (WWII), HUTCHINSON, EDWARD SHILLINGTON ENTERPRISE (CV-6), during the "Air Battle of Midway," against enemy Japanese forces on 4 - 6 June 1942. This successful attack contributed in large measure to eliminating an imminent and dangerous threat to our transports and other ships in Leyte Gulf. Home Town: Richardson Park, Delaware, GAMBLE, LESTER H. GORDON, ROBERT THORNTON HALL, DAVID ROGERS *HASTINGS, BURDEN ROBERT On 20 August Lieutenant Commander Hartman made a night surface attack on an enemy convoy and, after scoring hits on the enemy vessels, attacked with gunfire. YORKTOWN (CV-5), during the "Air Battle of Midway," against enemy Japanese forces on 4 - 6 June 1942. HARTWIG, GLENN ROY Synopsis: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Robert Bennie Gilfert, Ensign, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Officer in Charge of U.S.S. These were thecarrierbased fighters and bombers which were to "soften up" the island beforethe pla… His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. The conduct of Lieutenant Hyman throughout this action reflects great credit upon himself, and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. Citation: Synopsis: His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. BENNINGTON (CV-20), in action on 24 July 1945, while deployed over Kure, Japan. Citation: Home Town: New York, New York GRANT, JAMES DORR Through his experience and sound judgment Lieutenant Commander Griffith brought his ship safely back to port. 304 (July 1942). Citation: Awards: 2@ Navy Crosses (WWII), HOLMBERG, PAUL ALGODTE It takes nothing to discover this is incorrect. His self sacrificing gallantry and fortitude were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. Citation: By his superb airmanship, exceptional courage and steadfast devotion to duty through a perilous assignment, Lieutenant Glass contributed materially to the sinking of this valuable enemy fighting unit and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to James Dorr Grant, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to William Hiram House, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Dive Bomber of Bombing Squadron FOURTEEN (VB-14), embarked from the U.S.S. In spite of heavy antiaircraft fire and strong fighter opposition, Ensign Hamilton pressed home an attack against an enemy aircraft carrier to within the dangerously short range of a few hundred yards of the target. Home Town: Honolulu, Hawaii Awards: 2@ Navy Crosses (WWII), HAMILTON, WELDON LEE The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Anthony Francis Gilroy, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Dive Bomber in Bombing Squadron SEVEN (VB-7), embarked from the U.S.S. He gallantly gave his life for his country. Home Town: Madison, Wisconsin, HIGH, PAUL LAVERNE His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. His professional ability, courage, and inspiring devotion to duty upheld the highest traditions of the Medical Corps and the United States Naval Service. His conduct throughout was an inspiration to his officers and men and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. ESSEX (CV-9), in a carrier strike against major units of the Japanese fleet at Yokosuka in Tokyo Bay, Japan, on 18 July 1945. The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Robert W. Hite, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier- based Navy Combat Plane, in action on 24 July 1945, while deployed over Kure, Japan. Born: October 1, 1920 at Washington, D.C. He displayed superb airmanship in this and many hazardous escort missions and fighter sweeps. The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Vernon E. Graham, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier- based Navy Fighter Plane in Fighting Squadron ELEVEN (VF-11), in action against enemy Japanese forces in the Solomon Islands on 12 June 1943. HARDY, ROBERT JAMES Lieutenant Commander Hamilton led his squadron 125 miles over uncharted mountains and jungles, to press home in the face of heavy anti-aircraft fire, a vigorous and determined dive bombing attack on enemy ships, sinking three of them. SHANGRI-LA (CV-38), on 28 July 1945, while deployed over Kure Harbor, Japan. Born: at Vallejo, California 309 (December 1942), HAAS, WALTER ALBERT (Second Award) Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. Lieutenant Gunter's outstanding courage, daring airmanship and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. Anderson retired at the rank of captain. SWORDFISH (SS-193), on the TENTH War Patrol of that submarine during the period 26 December 1943 to 7 February 1944, in enemy Japanese home waters off the main island Honshu. Captain Hoover's conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States. His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. PRINCETON (CVL-23), when that vessel was hit by a bomb from an enemy aircraft in Philippine waters during the Battle of Leyte Gulf on 24 October 1944. Home Town: Bayside, New York. 328 (July 1944). The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to William Joseph Germershausen, Jr., Commander, U.S. Navy, for gallantry and intrepidity and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Commanding his warship during landing operations on New Georgia island and participating in an engagement with numerically superior hostile naval forces, Captain Hayler, through his direction of gun and torpedo fire, contributed materially to the sinking and severe damage of all the enemy vessels. 309 (December 1942) This list answers the question "who are all the people who have ever won Navy Cross?" You can access them by clicking on the media player below. The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Cross to Noel Arthur Meredyth Gayler, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Fighter Plane in Fighting Squadron TWO (VF-2), embarked from the U.S.S. Leather shoes. Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Graham's outstanding courage, daring airmanship and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. Born: April 8, 1920 at Alba, Texas THE BATTLE FOR MIDWAY ISLAND Updated 08/15/2012 In the dark days of 1942, the Battle for Midway Island tipped the scales of war in our favor. Born: September 6, 1910 at Flushing, New York Citation: He gallantly gave his life for his country. According to the History Channel's presentation "Battle 360: Vengeance at Midway", after completing a s… Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. Awards: Medal of Honor (WWII), 2@ Navy Crosses (WWII), Purple Heart, *GILMORE, HOWARD WALTER 320 (November 1943) He gallantly gave his life for his country. HUFFMAN, GERALD MARTIN Citation: Born: January 18, 1912 at Athens, Georgia The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Cross to Gilbert Corwin Hoover, Captain, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the Light Cruiser U.S.S. Ensign Haschke pressed home, in the face of heavy anti-aircraft fire, a vigorous and determined dive bombing attack on enemy ships, sinking three of them. Born: August 16, 1901 at Pueblo, Colorado His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States. (Second Award) His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. GUNTER, JOHN BURROWS Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. Synopsis: Synopsis: LEXINGTON (CV-16), while assigned to strike major Japanese Fleet Units on 25 October 1944, during the Battle of Leyte Gulf, in the Philippine Islands. Synopsis: Plate is in very nice condition; very solid. His conduct throughout was an inspiration to his officers and men and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. Home Town: Key West, Florida Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. With utter disregard for his own personal safety and in the face of intense antiaircraft fire, Ensign Hoerner participated in determined and effective bombing and strafing attacks on fleeing enemy Japanese forces, obtaining a successful hit on one of the enemy ships. While serving off Guadalcanal during the battle of the Eastern Solomons, Earnest earned a third Navy Cross and was rotated back to the U.S. for the duration of the war. The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Joseph Cavanaugh Geraghty, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Combat Plane embarked from the U.S.S. HANSEN, SIGURD HALL, FRANK MARTIN (Second Award) GOODALL, HENRY WILLIAM In the face of a severe barrage of anti-aircraft fire and the fast maneuvering of the target, he displayed outstanding skill and conspicuous unwavering courage in driving home his attack. Lieutenant Grant's inspiring leadership and the valiant devotion to duty of his command contributed in large measure to the outstanding success of this successful mission and reflect great credit upon the United States Naval Service. COLORADO (BB-45), a fire support ship, in action against the enemy on 24 July 1944, at Tinian in the Pacific War Area. Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. Home Town: Coronado, California Home Town: Arlington, Virginia, *HILDEBRAND, JAMES T., JR. His outstanding airmanship and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. Born: April 18, 1915 at Stanberry, Missouri Synopsis: Later in that day, he again led his squadron in a vigorous and successful attack on an enemy air base at Tarawa Island, Maloelap Atoll, and despite intense anti-aircraft opposition, destroyed four enemy two-engined bombers and three Japanese fighters being serviced on the air field. His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. NICHOLAS (DD-449), during operations in the Solomon Islands Area on the night of 17 - 18 August 1943. HANSON, ALDEN WILBUR Born: July 25, 1894 at Columbus, Ohio Home Town: Summerville, South Carolina, GORTON, INDEPENDENT WHIPPLE Lieutenant Hippe's outstanding courage, daring airmanship and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. On 12 October, while attacking two heavy cruisers, he scored a direct hit on one of the enemy vessels. Awards: 2@ Navy Crosses (WWII), HAMBERGER, DEWITT C.E. Citation: By his leadership, courage and devotion to duty, he contributed materially to the success of the Seventh War Patrol of the SEAHORST and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. Synopsis: Neither has very much detail on the awards Midway received throughout her career, but the chart below shows a good representation of them. His conduct throughout was an inspiration to his officers and men and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. By his brilliant airmanship, indomitable courage and daring tactics, Lieutenant Gregg was instrumental in achieving a victory over the Japanese forces during this battle. Later in the same day, while he was fighting to intercept an aerial torpedo attack upon the U.S.S. The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Joseph Hern, Jr., Lieutenant, Junior Grade, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier- based Navy Scout Dive Bomber in Bombing Squadron THIRTEEN (VB-13), embarked from the U.S.S. His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Guthrie's conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States. Citation: Born: April 2, 1915 at Corona, Minnesota Home Town: Centralia, Washington, HAWES, RICHARD ELLINGTON Lieutenant Hastings' outstanding courage, daring airmanship and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Weldon Lee Hamilton, Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Dive Bomber and Commanding Officer of Bombing Squadron TWO (VB-2), embarked from the U.S.S. His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. Citation: His courage, daring tactics and fearless devotion to duty were essential factors in the success of our forces and reflect the highest credit upon Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Good and the United States Naval Service. Home Town: Queens Village, Long Island, New York, GREENE, THOMAS JETHRO GILROY, ANTHONY FRANCIS LSM(R) ONE HUNDRED NINETY-FOUR (LSM(R)-194, a close-in fire support ship, in action against the enemy on 4 May 1945, off the coast of Okinawa, in the Ryukyu Islands. Six months after Pearl Harbor came the Battle of Midway, where the U.S. issued the Japanese Imperial Navy a staggering defeat in what would turn out to … His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. Born: February 25, 1914 at Billings, Montana BORIE (DD-215), when that vessel attacked and sank an enemy submarine in the waters of the Caribbean Sea on the morning of 1 November 1943. The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Harry Holt Greer, Jr., Commander, U.S. Navy, for gallantry and intrepidity and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. Citation: His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. Synopsis: Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Hall's outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. Home Town: Coronado, California. (Animated Battle Map) This is part one of a planned two-part video covering Operation MI. MARCUS ISLAND (CVE-77), in a surface engagement with a large task force of the Japanese Fleet near the Island of Samar in Philippine waters during the Battle of Leyte Gulf on 25 October 1944. HORNET (CV-8), during the "Air Battle of Midway," against enemy Japanese forces on 4 June 1942. The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Richard Raymond Glass, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Dive Bomber in Bombing Squadron FIFTEEN (VB-15), embarked from the U.S.S. All Navy Cross winners are listed below in order of popularity, but can be sorted by any column. Citation: Citation: Having routed the enemy, he brought his vessel through this vital engagement unscathed. GRUNER, WILLIAM P., JR. Synopsis: Home Town: New Orleans, Louisiana His conduct throughout this action reflects great credit upon himself, and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. When PT Boats opened fire on a formidable column of Japanese ships, Commander Hardy placed the HALFORD in an advantageous striking position despite extremely hazardous conditions, and, launching his deadly torpedoes with precise timing in a sudden, coordinated attack, surprised the enemy and rendered him vulnerable to smashing blows from our heavy naval units. Born: September 15, 1916 at Detroit, Michigan Born: May 9, 1907 at Wilmington, Delaware Awards: 2@ Navy Crosses (WWII). Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, HEMBY, MERRILL J. Home Town: Seattle, Washington. Home Town: South Pasadena, California, GREER, RICHARD DONALD, JR. Born: February 5, 1910 at Claremont, California He gallantly gave his life for his country. By his own courage and gallant determination, he gave encouragement to his officers and men during this crucial ordeal. His gallant intrepidity and loyal devotion to duty contributed greatly to the success of our forces and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. Flying beyond the normal combat range of his airplane, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Gorder carried out a damaging bombing attack and scored a direct hit to damage a large enemy carrier and contribute to the success of the mission. Commander Hamberger's inspiring leadership and the valiant devotion to duty of his command contributed in large measure to the outstanding success of these vital missions and reflect great credit upon the United States Naval Service. Awards: 3@ Navy Crosses (WWII), HOUCK, HERBERT NORMAN SAN JACINTO (CVL-30), in action on 25 July 1945, while deployed over Kure, Japan. Born: March 29, 1910 at Keyport, New Jersey Lieutenant Gayler's outstanding courage, daring airmanship and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. Born: October 23, 1919 at Unionville, Missouri Citation: Leading his squadron in an unsupported aerial torpedo raid against a Japanese task force, Lieutenant Harwood pressed home his attack through a bursting hail of fire from hostile anti-aircraft batteries. Undaunted in the face of relentless, devastating antiaircraft fire, he rendered gallant service during the bitterly fought engagement in which all carriers, a light cruiser and a destroyer of the enemy's task force were sunk and heavy bomb and torpedo damage inflicted on battleships and other important naval units. Synopsis: Awards: 2@ Navy Crosses (WWII), HEMBY, MERRILL J. Citation: Born: October 17, 1919 at Detroit, Michigan Through his experience and sound judgment Lieutenant Commander Hogan brought his ship safely back to port. Ensign Granston deliberately braved the danger of exploding munitions and burning buildings to remove official funds from the Navy Yard to a place of safety. Through his experience and sound judgment Lieutenant Commander Haskins brought his ship safely back to port. His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Nelson Goodson, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier- based Navy Fighter Plane in Fighting Squadron FORTY-NINE (VF-49), embarked from the U.S.S. Born: September 30, 1922 at Waco, Texas His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. ENTERPRISE (CV-6), in action against the enemy on 20 October 1944, and deployed in the Sulu Sea during the Battle for Leyte Gulf in the Philippine Islands. Born: September 24, 1904 at Huntington, West Virginia NEVADA, although seriously wounded and handicapped by heavy casualties to the personnel of the battery, maintained a highly effective fire from his battery. GUITARRO (SS-363), on the THIRD War Patrol of that submarine during the period 8 October 1944 to 16 November 1944, in enemy controlled waters in the South China Sea. SEAWOLF (SS-197), on the TWELFTH War Patrol of that submarine on 10 and 11 January 1944, in enemy controlled waters in the East China Sea. The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to William Thomas Good, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Dive Bomber of Bombing Squadron SIXTEEN (VB-16), embarked from the U.S.S. 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