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List of Navy Cross recipients for World War II

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This is a list of Navy Cross recipients for actions of valor carried out during World War II, awarded by the United States Department of the Navy.

World War II was a global military conflict, the joining of what had initially been two separate conflicts. The first began in Asia in July 1937 as the Second Sino-Japanese War; the other began in Europe in September 1939 with the German and Soviet invasion of Poland.[1] This global conflict split the majority of the world's nations into two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis powers.

The United States was drawn into World War II on December 8, 1941, a day after the Axis-member Japan launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in Honolulu.

While the U.S. Department of Defense website of Military Awards for Valor states that "Army Air Corps/Army Air Forces/U.S. Air Force members recognized for actions prior to 1 July 1948 are listed as Army members",[2] the list here attempts to give the specific detail for members of the Army Air Forces, which existed during World War II.

As of July 2022, this list is incomplete, showing 1,485 Navy Crosses awarded in all service branches for actions of valor during World War II: 489 to U.S. Navy recipients; 1,029 U.S. Marine Corps recipients; 11 U.S. Army Air Forces recipients; 6 U.S. Coast Guard recipients; 3 U.S. Army recipients; and 1 civilian recipient. By partial comparison, as of June 2022, the U.S. Department of Defense shows 3,008 awarded to Navy recipients[2] and 1,081 to Marines Corps recipients,[3] for acts of valor during World War II.

The Navy Cross was also occasionally awarded to foreign personnel serving with allied forces - for example, Commander Gordon Bridson and Leading Signalman Campbell Buchanan, both of the Royal New Zealand Navy, whose actions helped sink Japanese submarine Japanese submarine I-1 in World War II.[4]

  Awarded posthumously

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Name Service Rank Place of action Date of action Notes
Gordon Abbott Navy Commander off Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands April 6, 1945
William E. Abbott  Navy Aviation Machinist's Mate Third Class northwest Borneo December 12, 1944
Brent M. Abel Navy Lieutenant Commander off Cape Verde Islands May 6, 1944
Rondo G. Abel Marine Corps Corporal Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands February 24, 1945
Mannert L. Abele  Navy Lieutenant Commander off Alaska June 30 – July 24, 1942
Laurence A. Abercrombie Navy Commander Far East December 24, 1941 First award
Laurence A. Abercrombie Navy Commander off the Gilbert Islands October 22, 1942 Second award
Laurence A. Abercrombie Navy Commander South Pacific February 17, 1943 Third award
William W. Abercrombie  Navy Ensign Midway June 4, 1942
Louis M. Abernathy Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade Kure Harbor, Japan July 24, 1945
Elmer P. Abernethy Navy Commander off Christmas Island March 1, 1942
Merlin F. Achor Navy Pharmacist's Mate Second Class Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands February 24, 1945
Lloyd E. Acree  Navy Aviation Ordnanceman Third Class off Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands October 11–12, 1942
Robert F. Adair Navy Lieutenant off Samar, Philippine Islands October 25, 1944
Frederick L. Adams Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant Cape Gloucester, New Britain December 26–28, 1943
John P. Adams Navy Ensign Coral Sea May 4 & 8, 1942 First award
John P. Adams Navy Ensign Midway June 4, 1942 Second award
John P. Adams  Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Cavite Naval Yard, Philippines December 10, 1941 POW
Marvin E. Adams Navy Ensign Leyte Gulf, Philippines October 24, 1944
Russell M. Adams Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade Philippine Sea October 26, 1944
Samuel Adams Navy Lieutenant New Guinea campaign March 10, 1942 First award, "Adams and his squadron inflicted severe damage on the enemy, with probable destruction of three hostile ships"
Samuel Adams Navy Lieutenant Tulagi Harbor &
Battle of the Coral Sea
May 4 & 7–8, 1942 Second award, actions contributed to "the sinking or damaging of at least eight enemy Japanese vessels at Tulagi and the sinking of one carrier and the sinking or severe damaging of another in the Coral Sea"
Samuel Adams  Navy Lieutenant Battle of Midway June 4–6, 1942 Third award, "established contact with [the Hiryū] ... and, in the face of fighter opposition ... sent complete contact and amplifying reports which later enabled our forces to attack the last remaining enemy aircraft carrier."
Thomas B. Adams Navy Lieutenant Leyte Gulf, Philippines October 25, 1944
William L. Adams Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade Philippine Sea June 20, 1944
Clinton M. Adcock Marine Corps Private First Class Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands February 21, 1945 Shielded two Marines from a hand grenade blast, and then killed two of the enemy despite losing his hand
James A. Adkins Navy Lieutenant Commander off the Philippines July 3 – August 25, 1944
Dwight M. Agnew Navy Commander Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands August 7 – October 25, 1942
Edward H. Ahrens  Marine Corps Private First Class Tulagi, Solomon Islands August 7–8, 1942
William L. Aiken Marine Corps Corporal Cape Gloucester, New Britain January 1, 1944
John W. Ailes III Navy Commander off Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands April 12, 1945
Walden L. Ainsworth Navy Rear Admiral Kula Gulf, Solomon Islands July 5–6, 1943
Alfred H. Akers Jr.  Navy Electrician's Mate Third Class Mindanao Sea, Philippines December 11, 1944
Daniel S. Albaugh  Marine Corps Private First Class Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands March 20, 1945
John C. Alderman Navy Commander off Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands August 8 – October 18, 1942
Charles W. Aldrich Navy Commander off Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands May 2 – June 24, 1945
Donald N. Aldrich Marine Corps Captain Solomon Islands and Bismarck Archipelago areas January 5 – February 15, 1944 Shot down 15 Japanese aircraft during this period
James H. Alexander Jr.  Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade Bay of Biscay September 4, 1943
Ralph C. Alexander Navy Captain Leyte Gulf, Philippines October 14–24, 1944
Samuel H. Alexander Navy Lieutenant near Gela, Sicily July 10, 1943
Bennett W. Alford Marine Corps First Lieutenant Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands March 12, 1945
Robert V. Allard  Marine Corps Sergeant Makin Atoll, Gilbert Islands August 17–18, 1942
Augustus T. Allen Jr. Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade Sicily July 10–13, 1943
Edward H. Allen  Navy Lieutenant Pacific Ocean February 20, 1942 First award
Edward H. Allen  Navy Lieutenant Coral Sea May 7, 1942 Second award
James W. Allen Navy Hospital Apprentice First Class Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands February 22, 1945
Russell B. Allen Navy Commander off Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands April 14, 1945
Thomas J. Allen  Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands May 23, 1945
Walter H. Allen Marine Corps Sergeant Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands February 22, 1945
Richard G. Altmann Navy Ensign Leyte Gulf, Philippines October 25, 1944
John R. Alvord  Marine Corps Captain Midway June 4, 1942
John N. Ammen Jr. Navy Ensign Coral Sea May 7, 1942
Maurice R. Amundson  Marine Corps Captain Guam, Marianas Islands July 21–27, 1944
John R. Amussen Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade Philippine Sea June 20, 1944
Martin L. Anderberg  Marine Corps Private First Class Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands February 21, 1945
Clarence N. Andersen  Marine Corps Corporal Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands May 9, 1945
Harvey M. Andersen Navy Lieutenant Commander Java Sea February 4, 1942
Alexander L. Anderson Navy Lieutenant over Tokyo, Japan February 16, 1945 Personally shot down five enemy planes in a single action
Arthur Anderson  Navy Fireman First Class Surigao Strait, Philippines December 11, 1944
Arthur J. Anderson  Marine Corps Corporal Guam, Marianas Islands July 25–26, 1944
Edward L. Anderson Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade Midway June 4–6, 1942
Elman A. Anderson  Marine Corps Sergeant Saipan, Marianas Islands July 2, 1944
Ralph G. Anderson  Marine Corps Sergeant Guam, Marianas Islands July 27, 1944
Ralph R. Anderson Navy Lieutenant Kure Harbor, Japan July 28, 1945
Robert H. Anderson Navy Lieutenant off the Philippines December 14, 1944
William H. Anderson Jr. Navy Lieutenant Philippine Sea October 24, 1944
William L. Anderson Navy Lieutenant Commander South Pacific December 30, 1941 – February 26, 1942
William W. Anderson Navy Lieutenant Leyte Gulf, Philippines October 25, 1944
Grant G. Andreasen Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade Normandy, France June 6, 1944
Charles H. Andrews Navy Commander Palau Islands July 12–26, 1943 First award
Charles H. Andrews Navy Commander Celebes Sea April 16 – June 11, 1944 Second award
Thomas L. Andrews Jr. Navy Lieutenant Leyte Gulf, Philippines October 25, 1944
Clarence E. Angevine Marine Corps Private First Class Cape Gloucester, New Britain January 10, 1944
John W. Antonelli Marine Corps Major Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands February 19 – March 16, 1945
Richard N. Antrim Navy Commander Java Sea March 1, 1942 Also awarded the Medal of Honor for actions as POW
Abel B. Aragon Marine Corps Private First Class Guam, Marianas Islands July 22, 1944
James D. Arbes Navy Lieutenant Commander Philippine Sea June 20, 1944
Raoul J. Archambault Marine Corps First Lieutenant Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands February 23, 1945
Robert J. Archer Navy Captain off Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands May 11, 1945
Max M. Archiberque Navy Signalman First Class Solomon Islands November 12–13, 1942
Charles F. Ard Marine Corps Corporal Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands June 14, 1945
Rae E. Arison Navy Commander Solomon Islands November 13, 1942
Kirk Armistead Marine Corps Major Midway June 4, 1942
Thomas E. Armour Navy Ensign Leyte Gulf, Philippine Islands October 25, 1944
John B. Armstrong  Marine Corps First Lieutenant Saipan, Marianas Islands June 15–16, 1944
Henry J. Armstrong Navy Commander off Bougainville, Solomon Islands November 1–2, 1943 First award
Henry J. Armstrong Navy Commander off Bougainville, Solomon Islands November 24–25, 1943 Second award
Robert G. Armstrong Navy Lieutenant Commander near New Guinea March 10, 1942
George J. Arnett  Navy Pharmacist's Mate Third Class West Pacific January 21, 1945
Herman F. Arnold  Marine Corps Private First Class Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands September 13–14, 1942
Jackson D. Arnold Navy Commander Philippine Sea June 20, 1944
John S. Arnold II Navy Ensign off Georgia, U.S. June 10, 1943
Ralph J. Arnold Navy Commander Midway June 4 & 6, 1942
Frederick L. Arsenault Navy Shipfitter Second Class French Morocco November 8–11, 1942
Norman Arsenault  Marine Corps Private Saipan, Marianas Islands July 8, 1944
Robert O. Arthur Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Wake Island December 8–23, 1941 POW
Edward L. Asbill Marine Corps Major Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands February 21, 1945
Julian O. Aschenbach Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade near Dagua, New Guinea May 13, 1944
James H. Ashley Jr. Navy Commander off Formosa September 23 – November 7, 1944 First award
James H. Ashley Jr. Navy Commander off Japan June 25 – August 13, 1945 Second award
John C. Atkeson Navy Lieutenant Commander off Kamandorski Islands March 26, 1943
Barry K. Atkins Navy Commander Leyte Gulf, Philippines October 24–25, 1944
Fitzgerald Atkinson Jr. Marine Corps First Lieutenant Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands June 17, 1945
Melvin K. Atwell Navy Lieutenant Solomon Islands October 27, 1942
Arthur J. Atwood  Marine Corps Private First Class Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands August 21, 1942
William B. Ault  Navy Commander Coral Sea May 7–8, 1942
Joseph M. Auman  Marine Corps Private Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands November 11, 1942
Evan P. Aurand Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade off New Guinea March 10, 1942
Bernard L. Austin Navy Commander Solomon Islands November 1–2, 1943 First award
Bernard L. Austin Navy Commander off Bougainville, Solomon Islands November 24–25, 1943 Second award
John A. Austin  Navy Chief Carpenter Pearl Harbor, Hawaii December 7, 1941
Marshall H. Austin Navy Lieutenant Commander Southwest Pacific March 19 – May 2, 1944
Walton A. Austin Navy Ensign Coral Sea May 4–8, 1942
Howard M. Avery Navy Lieutenant Commander South Atlantic June 15, 1944
John E. Avery  Navy Ensign Leyte Gulf, Philippines October 25, 1944
George C. Axtell Jr. Marine Corps Major off Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands April 22, 1945 Shot down five enemy planes and probably down three more in a single action
Russell G. Ayers Army Colonel Eniwetok Atoll, Marshall Islands February 19, 1944
Theodore C. Aylward Navy Lieutenant Commander Molucca Strait February 3, 1942
John B. Azer Navy Lieutenant Commander Sea of Japan October 9 – November 10, 1942 First award
John B. Azer Navy Lieutenant Commander near Truk Atoll January 3 – February 2, 1943 Second award

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Name Service Rank Place of action Date of action Notes
John B. Babich  Marine Corps Private First Class Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands February 22, 1945
Webster J. Bachelot Jr. Marine Corps Corporal Guam, Marianas Islands July 27, 1944
Barton E. Bacon Jr. Navy Commander Pacific Theater December 8, 1941 – August 26, 1942
Donald G. Baer Navy Commander South China Sea September 4 – October 31, 1944
Barnie O. Baggett Marine Corps Corporal Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands February 28, 1945
Raymond W. Bahring  Marine Corps Corporal Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands February 21 – March 1, 1945
Bryan Bailey Jr. Navy Ensign Kure Harbor, Japan March 19, 1945
Wilfred M. Bailey Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade Leyte Gulf, Philippines October 25, 1944
John B. Bain Navy Ensign Coral Sea May 7–8, 1942 First award
John B. Bain Navy Ensign Midway June 4, 1942 Second award
Dale W. Bair Marine Corps First Lieutenant Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands May 13, 1945 During the Battle of Okinawa, during the assault on Sugar Loaf Hill Bair was part of an infantry assault supported by four tanks. Three of the four tanks were knocked out early on and many Marines were wounded. Despite his own wounds to the left arm, Bair picked up a Browning M1919 machine gun, draped it over his wounded left arm, and began charging towards the hill while firing the machine gun. Reaching the top of the hill, he sustained two more injuries, one to the leg and one to the buttocks, shortly before a retreat was ordered. When he made it back to the tank where the wounded Marines were being placed for the retreat, he refused to stop firing for medical attention and continued directing machine gun fire onto the enemy while receiving medical attention.[5]
Robert Baird Marine Corps Captain Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands June 9, 16, & July 13, 1945 Only Marine night fighter ace
Daniel W. Baker Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade Philippine Sea October 24, 1944
Earl P. Baker Jr. Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade Inland Sea of Japan July 24, 1945
John D. Baker  Navy Ensign Coral Sea May 7, 1942
Lewis R. Baker Navy Chief Electrician's Mate Marshall Islands December 4, 1943
Lionel H. Baker Navy Pharmacist's Mate Second Class Pearl Harbor, Hawaii December 7, 1941
Paul G. Baker  Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade Coral Sea May 7–8, 1942
Wilder D. Baker Navy Rear Admiral Sea of Okhotak, Japan June 1943 – March 1944
Frederick E. Bakutis Navy Commander Leyte Gulf, Philippines October 24, 1944
Lawrence Baldinus Marine Corps Second Lieutenant Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands August 25 & 28, 1942
Paul Balducci  Marine Corps Platoon Sergeant Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands February 21, 1945
Remi A. Balduck  Marine Corps Corporal Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands November 9, 1942
Joe F. Ball Navy Lieutenant Ormoc Bay, Leyte December 3, 1944
Louis L. Bangs Navy Lieutenant Commander Philippine Sea June 20, 1944
Joseph Bangust  Navy Aviation Machinist's Mate First Class Jolo Harbor, Philippines December 27, 1941
Alan B. Banister Navy Commander Pacific Theater June 22 – August 15, 1944 First award
Alan B. Banister Navy Commander Pacific Theater September 9 – November 8, 1944 Second award
Donald F. Banker  Navy Lieutenant Leyte Gulf, Philippines October 25, 1944 First award
Donald F. Banker  Navy Lieutenant Manila Harbor, Philippines November 5, 1944 Second award
Rex L. Bantz Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade Leyte Gulf, Philippines October 25, 1944
Donald B. Barber Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade near Kyushu, Japan April 7, 1945
Rex T. Barber Army Air Forces First Lieutenant Solomon Islands April 18, 1943
Daniel E. Barbey Navy Rear Admiral Lae & Finschafen, New Guinea September 4 & 22, 1943
Loran E. Barbour Navy Aviation Chief Ordnanceman Normandy, France June 6, 1944
Burton L. Bardeen Navy Lieutenant Kyushu, Japan May 13–14, 1945
Joyce M. Bardelmeier Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade Kure Harbor, Japan June 24, 1945
Kenneth P. Barden Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade Leyte Gulf, Philippines October 25, 1944
Charlie H. Barfield Navy Ensign Kure Harbor, Japan July 24, 1945
Harry B. Barker  Marine Corps Captain Guam, Marianas Islands July 21, 1944
James D. Barker  Navy Pharmacist's Mate Second Class Tarawa Atoll, Gilbert Islands November 20, 1943
Robert A. Barker  Marine Corps Private First Class Guam, Marianas Islands July 25, 1944
Lloyd G. Barnard Navy Lieutenant Bonin Islands June 15, 1944 Personally shot down five enemy planes in a single action
Doyle C. Barnes  Navy Ensign Midway June 4, 1942
James M. Barnes  Navy Ensign Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands April 6, 1945
Robert J. Barnes Navy Ensign Leyte Gulf, Philippines October 24, 1944
Robert M. Barnes Navy Lieutenant Marcus Island May 9, 1945
Stanley M. Barnes Navy Lieutenant Commander Tunisia & Sicily August 1–20, 1943
William Barnes Marine Corps Private First Class Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands September 13–14, 1942
William W. Barnes Jr. Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade Midway June 4, 1942
Marshall D. Barnett Jr.  Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade Leyte Gulf, Philippines October 24, 1944
Bernard Barney  Navy Seaman Second Class Treasury Islands October 27, 1943
James W. Barnitz Navy Lieutenant Leyte Gulf, Philippines October 24, 1944 First award
James W. Barnitz Navy Lieutenant Manila Bay, Philippines November 5, 1944 Second award
Jack P. Barnum Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade Solomon Islands August 24, 1942
Richard S. Baron  Navy Lieutenant Commander Philippines December 10, 1941 POW
Eric L. Barr Jr. Navy Commander Pacific Theater April 1 – June 1, 1944 First award
Eric L. Barr Jr. Navy Commander Sulu Sea & Manila Harbor, Philippines September 18 – November 25, 1944 Second award
Joseph J. Barr Marine Corps Second Lieutenant Tarawa Atoll, Gilbert Islands November 20, 1943
Lester J. Barre Navy Quartermaster Second Class Java Sea February 4, 1942
Francis B. Barrigar Marine Corps Private First Class Eniwetok Atoll, Marshall Islands February 18–22, 1944
Thomas E. Barrow Marine Corps Platoon Sergeant Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands February 26 – March 8, 1945
Albert A. Bartholomew Navy Carpenter near Rennell Island, Solomon Islands January 29–30, 1943
Arthur F. D. Bartholomew Marine Corps First Sergeant Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands October 25, 1942
Edward C. Bartles Navy Ensign Kure Harbor, Japan July 24, 1945
John W. Bartlett Marine Corps Sergeant Peleliu, Palau Islands September 19, 1944
Joseph L. Baruzzini Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade Kure Harbor, Japan July 28, 1945
Tom B. Bash Navy Ensign Coral Sea May 8, 1942
John Basilone  Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands February 19, 1945 Previously awarded the Medal of Honor for actions on Guadalcanal
Thomas M. Baskett Navy Lieutenant Commander Pacific Theater April 17 – May 21, 1944 First award
Thomas M. Baskett Navy Commander near Nanpo Shoto May 12 – June 17, 1945 Second award
Harry H. Basore Navy Lieutenant Southern France August 1944
Harry B. Bass Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade near Lae & Salamaua, New Guinea March 10, 1942 First award
Harry B. Bass Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade Coral Sea May 7, 1942 Second award
Horace A. Bass Jr.  Navy Ensign Midway June 4, 1942
Raymond H. Bass Navy Lieutenant Commander Pacific Theater April – May 1943 First award
Raymond H. Bass Navy Lieutenant Commander Pacific Theater January 14 – March 8, 1944 Second award
Robert W. Bass Navy Gunner's Mate Second Class Normandy, France June 6, 1944
Stewart Bass Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade near Kyushu, Japan April 7, 1945
Edgar R. Bassett  Navy Ensign Coral Sea May 4–8, 1942
Joseph G. Basso Marine Corps Private First Class Guam, Marianas Islands July 24, 1944
Merton J. Batchelder Marine Corps Colonel Tinian, Marianas Islands July 24 – August 2, 1944
Frederic L. Bates Navy Lieutenant Midway June 6, 1942
Richard S. Bates Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade Leyte Gulf, Philippines October 24, 1944
Richard W. Bates Navy Captain Leyte Gulf, Philippines October 25, 1944
William C. Bates Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade Leyte Gulf, Philippines October 25, 1944
Charles J. Battali Marine Corps Private First Class Eniwetok Atoll, Marshall Islands February 18–22, 1944
Hugh N. Batten Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands April 6, 1945
Rollin M. Batten Jr. Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade Guam, Marianas Islands July 4, 1944
Louis H. Bauer Navy Lieutenant Solomon Islands August 1942
William R. Bauhof Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade Marianas Islands June 19, 1944
Robert J. Bausinger Navy Ensign Kure Harbor, Japan July 28, 1945
Eugene E. Baxter  Navy Pharmacist's Mate First Class Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands August 7 – November 3, 1942
Fremont H. Baxter Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade Leyte Gulf, Philippines October 25, 1944
James L. Baxter Navy Ensign Leyte Gulf, Philippines October 25, 1944
Loren E. Baxter Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade Kure Harbor, Japan July 24, 1945
Edward H. Bayers Navy Lieutenant Midway June 4–6, 1942
Frank S. Bayley Jr. Navy Lieutenant Commander Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands April – June 1945
Edward L. Beach Jr. Navy Lieutenant Commander Waters of Jeju Island April 14, 1945 Executive Officer on USS Tirante (SS-420)'s first war patrol, torpedoed and sank Japanese transport, then did same to both pursuing military escort ships. For this action, Commanding Officer George L. Street III was awarded the Medal of Honor, and the entire Tirante crew received a Presidential Unit Citation.
Wallace M. Beakley Navy Lieutenant Commander
Roy N. Bean Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade
Fred D. Beans Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Bougainville, Solomon Islands November 9, 1943
Robert J. Bear Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Henry C. Bearden Navy Ensign
Carlos M. Beardmore Navy Ensign
Frank E. Beatty Navy Captain
James R. Beck Marine Corps Private
John W. Beck Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade
Albert L. Becker Navy Lieutenant Commander
Claude Becker Navy Seaman Second Class
Frederick J. Becton Navy Commander
Marshall U. Beebe Navy Lieutenant Commander
Donald R. Beeson Navy Lieutenant
Fay B. Begor Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade
Charles E. Behan Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Joseph Behl Navy Ensign
William A. Behr Navy Ensign
Carl W. Behrend Navy Machinist
William W. Behrens Navy Captain
Benjamin A. Bell Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
David B. Bell Navy Lieutenant Commander First award
David B. Bell Navy Commander Second award
Forest W. Bell Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade
Frederick J. Bell Navy Commander
James H. Bell Navy Lieutenant
John J. Bell Navy Ensign
Josiah S. Bell Marine Corps Private First Class
Joseph S. Bellat Marine Corps Platoon Sergeant
John F. Bence Navy Quartermaster First Class
Harold E. Benedict Marine Corps Private First Class
Charlie R. Benner Marine Corps Private First Class
Carter L. Bennett Navy Lieutenant Commander First award
Carter L. Bennett Navy Commander Second award
John E. Bennett Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade
Thomas M. Bennett Navy Commander
Thomas M. Bennett Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade
Walter T. Bennett Navy Coxswain
Robert H. Benson Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade First award
Robert H. Benson Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade Second award
Roy S. Benson Navy Lieutenant Commander First award
Roy S. Benson Navy Lieutenant Commander Second award
Thomas W. Benson Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
George F. Beranek Marine Corps Platoon Sergeant
Joseph V. Berault Marine Corps Private First Class
Adam W. Berg Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade
Nels L. Berger Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade
Charles K. Bergin Navy Commander
Russell S. Berkey Navy Rear Admiral Leyte Gulf, Philippines October 24–25, 1944
Jack S. Berkheimer Navy Ensign
John M. Bermingham Navy Lieutenant Commander
James E. Berray Marine Corps Private First Class
Bernard F. Berry Navy Lieutenant
David R. Berry Navy Ensign First award
David R. Berry Navy Ensign Second award
David R. Berry Navy Ensign Third award
Charles M. Bertholf Navy Commander
John R. Bertie Navy Ensign
Lorne J. Besse Navy Lieutenant
Richard H. Best Navy Lieutenant Commander
Aaron F. Beyer Jr. Navy Lieutenant Commander
LaVell M. Bigelow Navy Ensign First award
LaVell M. Bigelow Navy Ensign Second award
LaVell M. Bigelow Navy Ensign Third award
Albert W. Bilbrey Marine Corps Private First Class
Thomas H. Binford Navy Commander
Edward G. Binning Navy Lieutenant
Robert F. Birch Navy Lieutenant First award
Robert F. Birch Navy Lieutenant Second award
Alexander J. Bisheimer Navy Seaman First Class
Claude U. Bishop Navy Lieutenant Commander
Stanley L. Bitchell Marine Corps Corporal
Soule T. Bitting Navy Lieutenant
Norman B. Bitzegaio Navy Ensign
Vernard E. Bivin Navy Seaman First Class
Paul H. Bjarnason Navy Commander
Clarence H. Black Navy Lieutenant
Joseph C. Black Navy Lieutenant First award
Joseph C. Black Navy Lieutenant Second award
William E. Black Marine Corps Private
John T. Blackburn Navy Lieutenant Commander
Robert J. Blaha Marine Corps Private First Class
Richard L. Blain Marine Corps Captain
Leon N. Blair Navy Captain
Frank W. Blake Navy Ensign
Edward N. Blakely Navy Commander
Jay C. Blakely Marine Corps Private
James W. Blanchard Navy Commander
Frederick Blaser Navy Ensign
Calvin J. Bleau Marine Corps Private
Albert M. Bledsoe Navy Captain
Otto R. Bleech Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade
Robert E. Blick Jr. Navy Captain
Howard J. Blind Navy Lieutenant
Welford C. Blinn Navy Lieutenant Commander First award
Welford C. Blinn Navy Lieutenant Commander Second award
Welford C. Blinn Navy Lieutenant Commander Third award
John D. Blitch Jr. Navy Lieutenant Commander
Victor E. Bloom Navy Motor Machinist's Mate First Class
Walter J. Bodt Marine Corps Corporal
Harold C. Boehm Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands February 25 – March 11, 1945
Donald A. J. Boese Navy Ensign Tokyo Bay, Japan February 17, 1945
Gerald F. Bogan Navy Rear Admiral Luzon, Philippines November 25, 1944
James D. Bogan Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade Leyte Gulf, Philippines October 25, 1944
Joseph E. Bogdan  Marine Corps Private First Class Okinawa, Ryukyu islands May 17, 1945
John A. Bole Jr. Navy Lieutenant Commander
Roger S. Boles Navy Lieutenant
Joseph F. Bolger Navy Captain First award
Joseph F. Bolger Navy Captain Second award
Gordon E. Bolser Navy Lieutenant
George K. Bomberger Navy Lieutenant
Henry V. Bonzagni Jr. Navy Lieutenant
Louis H. Boone Jr. Marine Corps Corporal
Charles T. Booth II Navy Lieutenant Commander
Peter Borecki Marine Corps Corporal
Howard G. Boren Jr. Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade
Anthony E. Borgia Marine Corps Private First Class
Clarence A. Borley Navy Ensign
Frank P. Boro Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade
Kilmer S. Bortz Navy Lieutenant First award
Kilmer S. Bortz Navy Lieutenant Second award
Frank K. Bosworth Jr. Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Adolph M. Bothne Navy Boatswain
George E. Bottjer Navy Ensign
Harold S. Bottomley Jr. Navy Lieutenant
Douglas Botts Navy Shipfitter First Class
Joe W. Boulware Navy Commander
Thomas E. Bourdon Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade
William A. Bourgeois Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade
George H. Bowen Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade
John R. Bowen II Navy Lieutenant
Paul L. Bowen Navy Chief Boatswain
John M. Bowers Navy Lieutenant Commander
Thomas K. Bowers Navy Lieutenant
Clarence M. Bowley Navy Captain
Ralph R. Bowling Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant
Harry S. Bowman Marine Corps Private First Class
Arthur D. Bownik Navy Hospital Apprentice Second Class Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands May 12, 1945
Thomas E. Boyce Navy Lieutenant
David H. Boyd Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade
Donnas H. Boyd Navy Coxswain
Eugene L. Boyd Navy Ensign
Herschel F. Boyd Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade
Paul W. Boyd Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade
Robert W. Boyd Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Peleliu, Palau Islands September 15–25, 1944
Randolph B. Boyer Navy Lieutenant Commander
Francis D. Boyers Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade
Gregory Boyington Marine Corps Major New Britain Island area January 3, 1944 Shot down one enemy plane before he was shot down and captured as a POW. Also awarded the Medal of Honor for overall actions of September 12, 1943, to January 3, 1944.
Francis D. Boyle Navy Commander
Everett V. Bradbury Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade
Robert E. Braddy Jr. Navy Lieutenant Commander
John H. Bradley Navy Pharmacist's Mate Second Class Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands February 21, 1945
Phillips H. Bradley Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade
Robert G. Bradley Navy Lieutenant
Russell J. Bradley Navy Aviation Radioman Third Class
Thomas W. Bradley Navy Pharmacist's Mate Second Class
Julian H. Brady Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade
Wallace A. Brady Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade
Nelson Braitmeyer Marine Corps Platoon Sergeant
James M. Branch Marine Corps Private First Class
Stuart L. Brandel Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade
LeRoy Brandon Navy Pharmacist's Mate First Class
Charles E. Brannon Navy Ensign
Howard H. Branyon Navy Chief Boatswain's Mate
Arthur J. Brassfield Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade
Arthur J. Brassfield Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade
Raymond L. Bray Marine Corps Corporal
William T. Bray Marine Corps Captain
Richard F. Breckenridge Navy Quartermaster Second Class
Giovanni F. Brega Navy Ensign
Harold P. Brehm Navy Lieutenant
Walter J. Brehm Marine Corps Private First Class
James C. Brennan Marine Corps Captain
Joseph J. Breslove Navy Lieutenant
James H. Brett Jr. Navy Lieutenant Commander
James H. Brett Jr. Navy Lieutenant Commander
Charles W. Brewer Navy Commander
Robert G. Brice Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade
Robert G. Brice Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade
John D. Bridgers Navy Lieutenant
Robert A. Bridges Navy Boatswain's Mate First Class
Francis J. Bridget Navy Commander
Mark K. Bright Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade
William F. Bringle Navy Lieutenant Commander
Robert P. Briscoe Navy Captain
Wilson T. Bristol Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Jesse M. Bristow Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade
Richard E. Britson Navy Lieutenant
Lloyd A. Brixey Jr. Marine Corps Private First Class
John C. Broach Navy Commander
Leo D. Broach Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade
Samuel J. Brocato Jr. Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade
John W. Brock Navy Ensign
Robert L. Brock Navy Machinist's Mate Second Class
William H. Brockman Jr. Navy Lieutenant Commander Midway June 4, 1942 First award
William H. Brockman Jr. Navy Lieutenant Commander Southwest Pacific June 10 – July 11, 1942 Second award
William H. Brockman Jr. Navy Lieutenant Commander Pacific Theater December 13, 1942 – February 4, 1943 Third award
John C. Broderick Marine Corps Private First Class
John J. Brodhead Navy Lieutenant
Robert Brodie Jr. Navy Lieutenant Commander
Allen Brody Navy Ensign
Orville E. Broeker Marine Corps Corporal
Clyde L. Bronn Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade
Clyde L. Bronn Navy Lieutenant
George M. Brooke Navy Commander
Bradford M. Brooks Navy Lieutenant
Charles S. Brooks Navy Lieutenant
Charles S. Brooks Navy Lieutenant
Louis V. Brooks Marine Corps Captain
William C. Brooks Jr. Navy Ensign
Roger G. B. Broome Marine Corps Major
Maurice E. Browder Navy Captain
Burton J. Brown Navy Ensign
Carl A. Brown Jr. Navy Lieutenant
Charles D. Brown Navy Lieutenant Commander
Fletcher L. Brown Jr. Marine Corps Major
George P. Brown Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade
Jack P. Brown Navy Chief Electrician's Mate
James H. Brown Navy Commander
James V. Brown Marine Corps Corporal
Kenneth L. Brown Marine Corps Captain
Morrison R. Brown Navy Lieutenant
Robert R. Brown Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Robert S. Brown Marine Corps Major
Russell E. Brown Navy Ensign
Thomas E. Brown Navy Ensign
Thomas M. Brown Navy Lieutenant Commander
Wiley C. Brown Marine Corps Corporal
William P. Brown Jr. Marine Corps Second Lieutenant Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands May 4, 1945 First award (second, posthumously, was in Korean War)
George H. Browne Navy Commander
Robert T. Browne Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade
Ralph L. Browner Marine Corps Private First Class
Lester K. Bruestle Navy Ensign
William E. Brugger Marine Corps Corporal
Albert W. Brunelle Navy Motor Machinist's Mate Second Class
Austin R. Brunelli Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands March 8–16, 1945
Carland E. Brunmier Navy Lieutenant
Richard R. Brunnhoeffer Marine Corps Private
Robert R. Brunt Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade
Frederick J. Brush Navy Commander
Henry C. Bruton Navy Lieutenant Commander
Henry C. Bruton Navy Commander
Henry C. Bruton Navy Commander
Othello C. Bruun Navy Chief Pay Clerk
Brady L. Bryan Navy Chief Machinist's Mate
Horace D. Bryan Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade
Robert B. Buchan Navy Ensign Lae & Salamaua, New Guinea March 10, 1942 First award
Robert B. Buchan Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade Coral Sea May 7, 1942 Second award
Charles A. Buchanan Navy Captain Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands April 12, 1945
Robert L. Buchanan Navy Ensign near Formosa October 16, 1944 Personally shot down five enemy planes in a single action
Richard C. Bucher Navy Hospital Apprentice First Class Guam, Marianas Islands July 29, 1944
Joseph E. Buckley Marine Corps Captain Cape Gloucester, New Britain January 6, 1944
Phil H. Bucklew Navy Ensign Sicily July 10, 1943 First award
Phil H. Bucklew Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade Normandy, France June 6, 1944 Second award
Ralph R. Budd Navy Ensign Kure Harbor, Japan July 24, 1945
Joseph M. Budzynski Marine Corps Corporal Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands February 27, 1945
Harold L. Buell Navy Lieutenant Philippine Sea June 20, 1944
John C. Buh  Marine Corps Private First Class Peleliu, Palau Islands September 27, 1944
Paul D. Buie Navy Commander Philippine Sea June 11–25, 1944
John D. Bulkeley Navy Lieutenant Philippines January 18–19, 1942 Also awarded the Medal of Honor, for overall actions over period 7 December 1941 to 10 April 1942
Geary R. Bundschu  Marine Corps Captain Guam, Marianas Islands July 22, 1944
Robert L. Bungard Marine Corps Private First Class Peleliu, Palau Islands September 15–19, 1944
Ernest V. Bunn Jr.  Marine Corps First Lieutenant Guam, Marianas Islands July 21, 1944
William H. Buracker Navy Captain Western Pacific September – October 1944
Walter J. Burak Marine Corps Corporal Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands September 13–14, 1942
William O. Burch Jr. Navy Lieutenant Commander near Salamaua & Lae, New Guinea March 10, 1942 First award
William O. Burch Jr. Navy Lieutenant Commander Tulagi Harbor & Coral Sea May 4, 7 & 8, 1942 Second award
William O. Burch Jr. Navy Commander near Formosa January 21, 1945 Third award
Ronald A. Burdo  Marine Corps Private First Class Gavutu, Solomon Islands August 7, 1942
William P. Burford Navy Lieutenant Commander Pearl Harbor, Hawaii December 7, 1941
Wilbur M. Burgess Marine Corps First Sergeant Tarawa Atoll, Gilbert Islands November 20, 1943
Joseph W. Burk Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade New Guinea & New Britain November 1943 – January 1944
Arleigh A. Burke Navy Captain Solomon Islands October 30 – November 2, 1942
Edmund M. Burke Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade Haute-Saone Province, France September 9, – October 17, 1944
Edward J. Burke Navy Commander Anzio, Italy January 24, 1944
Francis T. Burke Marine Corps Second Lieutenant Peleliu, Palau Islands September 19–20, 1944
Louis E. Burke Jr. Navy Lieutenant Commander Kure Harbor, Japan July 28, 1945
Phillip R. Burke Marine Corps Corporal Tarawa Atoll, Gilbert Islands November 20–21, 1943 Threw himself on an enemy hand grenade and was seriously wounded
Calvin Burkhart Navy Ensign Leyte Gulf, Philippines October 25, 1944
Creed C. Burlingame Navy Lieutenant Commander Pacific Theater April 30 – June 21, 1942 First award
Creed C. Burlingame Navy Lieutenant Commander Pacific Theater July 15 – September 8, 1942 Second award
Creed C. Burlingame Navy Lieutenant Commander Pacific Theater December 17, 1942 – January 31, 1943 Third award
Robert W. Burnett Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade Philippine Sea June 20, 1944
Edward S. Burns Navy Commander Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands April 1–6, 1945
John A. Burns Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade near Truk April 30, 1944
John S. Burns Navy Lieutenant Lingayen Gulf, Luzon, Philippine Islands January 6–14, 1945
William S. Burns Navy Lieutenant Leyte Gulf, Philippines October 24, 1944
Leland M. Burr  Navy Lieutenant Commander near Luzon, Philippines January 8, 1945
Albert C. Burrows Navy Lieutenant Commander Western Pacific May 10 – June 21, 1943
John C. Burrus Navy Lieutenant Kure Harbor, Japan July 24, 1945
Vilhelm K. Busck Navy Commander Vella Lavella & Treasury Islands October 1 & 27, 1943
Billy Bush Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade Philippine Sea June 20, 1944
Edward J. Butcher Marine Corps Second Lieutenant Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands May 21, 1945
Joseph L. Butel Navy Ensign Kure Harbor, Japan July 25, 1945
Arthur H. Butler Marine Corps Colonel Guam, Marianas Islands July 21 – August 10, 1944
John A. Butler  Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands February 19 – March 5, 1945
John C. Butler  Navy Ensign Midway June 4–6, 1942
John M. Butler  Marine Corps Second Lieutenant Midway June 4, 1942
William C. Butler Jr. Navy Lieutenant Commander Cape Esperance, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands October 11–12, 1942
Noah B. Butt Jr. Navy Ensign Leyte Gulf, Philippines October 25, 1944
John L. Butts Jr. Navy Lieutenant Leyte Gulf, Philippines October 24, 1944
Adolf B. Byrnas Marine Corps Private First Class Guam, Marianas Islands July 21, 1944
Paul V. Byrne Jr. Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade Kure Harbor, Japan March 19, 1945
Jack A. Byrom Navy Chief Petty Officer French Morocco November 8–11, 1942

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Name Service Rank Place of action Date of action Notes
Elden H. Cail Marine Corps Corporal
Frank C. Caldwell Marine Corps Captain
Frank Calvin Marine Corps Private First Class
Osborn Cammack Marine Corps Private First Class
Lewis J. Camp Marine Corps Sergeant Major
Kenneth O. Campion Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Lionel A. Canejo Marine Corps Private First Class
Clayton M. Canfield Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
William A. Cantrel Marine Corps Captain
Arlie G. Capps Navy Reserve Lieutenant Near Okinawa, Japan April 6, 1945
Eugene T. Card Marine Corps Sergeant
John F. Carey Marine Corps Captain
Marion E. Carl Marine Corps Captain Midway June 4, 1942 First award
Marion E. Carl Marine Corps Captain Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands August 24 – September 9, 1942 Second award, credited with shooting down 10.5 enemy planes during this period
Evans F. Carlson Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Makin Atoll, Gilbert Islands August 17–18, 1942 Second award (first was for Nicaragua 1930–1931, primarily July 8, 1930)
Evans F. Carlson Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands November 4 – December 4, 1942 Third award
Ted J. Carlton Marine Corps Private First Class
D. A. Carson Marine Corps Private First Class
Joseph M. Carson Navy Captain Leyte Gulf October 24, 1944
Andrew J. Carter Jr. Marine Corps Private First Class
Dale V. Carter Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
David L. Carter Navy Lieutenant Philippine Sea June 20, 1944
John W. Carter Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade Kyushu, Japan April 7, 1945
Leo B. Case Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Victor L. Case Marine Corps Private First Class
Daniel F. Casey Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Donald H. Castle Marine Corps Captain
William R. Castle Marine Corps Private First Class
Gilbert E. Cathey Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade Sea of Japan July 24, 1945
G. B. Cearley Marine Corps Private First Class
Frank W. Celentano Marine Corps Private First Class
Richard L. Cevoli Navy Lieutenant Leyte Gulf October 24-26, 1944
Bradford W. Chaffin Jr. Marine Corps First Lieutenant
James Chaisson Jr. Marine Corps Private First Class
William C. Chamberlin Marine Corps Major
John B. Chambers Navy Lieutenant Philippine Islands November 11, 1944
John S. Chambers Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade Sea of Japan July 24, 1945
Joseph D. R. Champagne Marine Corps Private First Class
John H. Chapman Jr. Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade near Kure Harbor, Honshu, Japan July 24, 1945
Melvin L. Chapman Navy Lieutenant Leyte Gulf October 25, 1944
Jason T. Charlton Marine Corps Sergeant
Donald A. Charpentier Marine Corps Corporal
Arthur L. Chauvel Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade Philippine Sea October 24, 1944
Tom F. Cheek Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade Midway June 4, 1942
Howell D. Chickering Navy Lieutenant Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands April 16, 1945
Alexander A. Christie Navy Ensign Off the east coast of Luzon, Philippine Islands October 24, 1944
Thomas A. Christopher Navy Lieutenant Commander Bismarck Sea December 31, 1943 and January 22, 1944 First award
Thomas A. Christopher Navy Lieutenant Commander Bismarck Sea January 15, 1944 Second award
Gordon Chung-Hoon Navy Commander Battle of Okinawa April 14, 1945 Commander of the destroyer USS Sigsbee when she was crippled by a kamikaze hit, kept her antiaircraft batteries firing against the continuing Japanese air attack, while simultaneously directing the damage control efforts that allowed her to make port under her own power
Lewis Cladin Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Joseph L. P. G. Claing Marine Corps Corporal
Robert L. Clancy Navy Lieutenant Philippine Sea October 25, 1944 Pilot in Bombing Squadron EIGHTEEN (VB-18), attached to the U.S.S. Intrepid (CV-11)
Charles R. Clark Jr. Navy Lieutenant Commander Sea of Japan July 1, 1945 – August 9, 1945 Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. Sennet (SS-408) during its FOURTH War Patrol
Henry E. Clark Navy Lieutenant Kure Bay Area, Honshu, Japan March 19, 1945 Attached to the U.S.S. Hornet (CV-12), Torpedo Bombing Squadron 17 (VTB-17)
Lawrence A. Clark Navy Ensign Near Kyushu, Japan March 19, 1945 Attached to the U.S.S. Essex (CV-9), Fighting Squadron 83 (VF-83)
Max Clark Marine Corps Major
Paul L. Clark Coast Guard Fireman First Class French Morocco November 8–11, 1942
Robert C. Clarke Navy Lieutenant Near Samar, Philippines October 25, 1944 Attached to the U.S.S. Marcus Island (CVE-77), Composite Squadron 21 (VC-21)
Thomas E. Clarke Marine Corps Captain
Cook Cleland Navy Lieutenant Philippine Sea June 20, 1944 Attached to the U.S.S. Lexington (CV-16), Bombing Squadron 16 (VB-16)
William T. Clement Marine Corps Colonel Philippines December 7, 1941 – April 28, 1942
Irving Cleveland Marine Corps Private First Class
Robert L. Cliett Navy Lieutenant Kure Naval Base, Japan July 28, 1945 Attached to the U.S.S. Bennington (CV-20), Bombing Fighting Squadron 1 (VFB-1)
John K. Clifford Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade Solomon Islands Area August 24, 1942 Attached to the U.S.S. Saratoga (CV-3), Bombing Squadron 3 (VB-3)
Robert J. Clinton Navy Lieutenant Sea of Japan July 24, 1945 Attached to the U.S.S. Randolph (CV-15), Bombing Squadron 16 (VB-16)
Richard H. Clive  Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade Sibuyan Area October 24, 1944
Richard L. Close Marine Corps Corporal
Philip W. Cobb Navy Ensign Battle of Midway June 4–6, 1942 First award, pilot of a carrier-based Navy Dive Bomber
Philip W. Cobb Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade Battle of the Eastern Solomons August 24, 1942 Second award, pilot of a carrier-based Navy Dive Bomber, "a determined and vigorous attack against an enemy aircraft carrier, contributing effectively to the probable destruction of that vessel"
Ernest H. Cochran Navy Ensign Leyte Gulf, Philippines Oct 24, 1944 Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Combat Plane, for "a daring attack ... [which] resulted in serious damage to a major enemy warship"
Alvin C. Cockrell Jr. Marine Corps First Lieutenant
George Codera Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
James W. Coe Navy Lieutenant Commander Southwest Pacific & Cam Ranh Bay December 8, 1941 - March 1942 & April 14, 1942 - May 17, 1942
Doyle M. Coffee Navy Commander Surigao Strait October 24-25, 1944
Ralph E. Coffield Marine Corps Corporal
Albert P. Coffin Navy Lieutenant Near Solomon Islands November 13-15, 1942
Thomas J. Coghlan Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade Kure Bay, Honshu, Japan March 19, 1945
Cyrus C. Cole Navy Lieutenant Commander Near New Guinea February 6, 1944 - March 19, 1945
Edward J. Coleman Marine Corps Private First Class
Roland H. Collins Marine Corps Captain
Angelo M. Cona Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Herbert E. Confer Marine Corps Private First Class
Jack E. Conger Marine Corps First Lieutenant
George E. Conklin Marine Corps Private
Willard E. Conn Marine Corps Private First Class
Joseph E. Connolly Marine Corps Corporal
Odell M. Conoley Marine Corps Major Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands October 26, 1942
Carl E. Conron Jr. Marine Corps Captain
Edward Conroy Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Anthony J. P. Conti Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Andrew F. Cook Jr. Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Dallas H. Cook Marine Corps Sergeant
George E. Cook Marine Corps Private First Class
Albert D. Cooley Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands September 23 – December 18, 1942
John D. Coppedge Marine Corps Private First Class
Roy A. Corry Jr. Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Jimmy W. Corzine Marine Corps Private First Class
John J. Cosgrove Jr. Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel
Jack Cosley Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Russell M. Cox  Navy Supply officer (ensign) Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands November 13, 1942 Presumed dead when a Japanese submarine torpedoed and sank the USS Juneau (CL-52).[6] The cancelled U.S. Navy destroyer escort USS Russell M. Cox (DE-774) was named for Ensign Cox. Her construction was cancelled in 1944.
Howard L. Cousins Jr. Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Ralph H. Coyte Marine Corps Major
Edward A. Craig Marine Corps Colonel Guam, Marianas Islands July 21 – August 10, 1944
Francis S. Craig Jr. Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Jack R. Cram Marine Corps Major
Frederick W. Cramer Marine Corps Private First Class
Edgar J. Crane Marine Corps Captain
Howard R. Craven Marine Corps Private First Class
Lawrence N. Crawley Marine Corps First Lieutenant
William W. Creamer  Navy Ensign Midway June 4, 1942 Douglas TBD-1 Devastator torpedo bomber pilot in Torpedo Squadron 8 operating off the aircraft carrier USS Hornet (CV-8) at the Battle of Midway, Creamer was killed attacking a Japanese aircraft carrier
Leonard B. Cresswell Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands August 21, 1942
Hubert D. Crotts Marine Corps Corporal
William L. Crouch Marine Corps Major
Henry P. Crowe Marine Corps Major Tarawa Atoll, Gilbert Islands November 20–22, 1943
William E. Crowe Marine Corps Captain
Robert F. Crowton Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Billie J. Crumpton Marine Corps Private
Lloyd E. Crusan Marine Corps Sergeant
Daniel L. Cummings Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Narcissus G. Cunico Marine Corps Private
James N. Cupp Marine Corps Captain
Robert P. Curran Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Ralph H. Currin Marine Corps Captain
Robert E. Curtin Marine Corps Captain
Robert E. Cushman Jr. Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Guam, Marianas Islands July 21 – August 20, 1944
John W. Czaja Marine Corps Private First Class

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Name Service Rank Place of action Date of action Notes
Alfred J. Daigle Marine Corps Corporal
John J. Dalton Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Cleo S. Danford Jr. Marine Corps Corporal
Hugh S. Daniel Marine Corps Private First Class
Willard A. Darling Marine Corps Corporal
Clifford R. Dartt Marine Corps Private
Carl R. Davidson Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Ira Davidson Marine Corps Warrant Officer
Arthur V. Davis Marine Corps Sergeant
Cecil B. Davis Jr. Marine Corps Corporal
Milton G. Davis Marine Corps Private First Class
Leonard K. Davis Marine Corps Major
Raymond G. Davis Marine Corps Major Peleliu, Palau Islands September 15–22, 1944 Later awarded the Medal of Honor in the Korean War.
Hector De Zayas Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel
Delmer C. Deckard Marine Corps Private First Class
Armond H. DeLalio Marine Corps Captain Midway June 4–5, 1942
Carmen Delia Marine Corps Corporal
Robert A. DeLong Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Weldon F. DeLong Marine Corps Corporal
Crescenzo P. DeMatteis Marine Corps Corporal
Hugh V. Denton Marine Corps Private First Class
Conrad C. DeRouen Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
James P. Devereux Marine Corps Major Wake Island December 7–22, 1941 POW
Leroy Diamond Marine Corps Corporal
One W. Dickens Marine Corps Sergeant
Anthony Dicristofaro Marine Corps Sergeant
Stanley Dierker Marine Corps Private First Class
Edward J. Dillon Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel
Emmett L. Dimon Marine Corps Sergeant
Clarence J. Dishmon Marine Corps Private First Class
James H. Dixon Marine Corps Corporal
John F. Dobbin Marine Corps Major
Howard W. Dodd Marine Corps Private First Class
David D. Doerr Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant
Camille J. Doiron Marine Corps Sergeant
David O. Dolan Marine Corps Corporal
Archie G. Donahue Marine Corps Major over Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands April 12, 1945 Personally shot down five enemy planes in a single action
James C. Donnelly Marine Corps Private First Class
Jefferson D. Dorroh Jr. Marine Corps Major
Edmund J. Dorsogna Marine Corps Private First Class
Charles E. Douglas Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant
Cecil J. Doyle Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Charles W. Drake Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Joe R. Driskell Marine Corps Corporal
Billy J. Driver Marine Corps Corporal
Frank C. Drury Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Rea E. Duncan Marine Corps Captain
Edward H. Dunham Marine Corps Corporal
Harry Dunn Jr. Marine Corps Private
James Dunn Jr. Marine Corps Private First Class
Charles R. Durfee Marine Corps Captain
Julian D. Dusenbury Marine Corps Captain
Nicholas Dwornitski Marine Corps Corporal
Martin R. Dyer Jr. Marine Corps Corporal

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Name Service Rank Place of action Date of action Notes
Wesley Eagle Marine Corps Private
William O. Eareckson Army Air Forces Colonel Attu, Alaska June – August 1942
Henry E. Eccles Navy Commander Badoeng Straits 19-20 February 1942 Commanding USS John D. Edwards (DD 216)
William A. Eddy Jr. Marine Corps Captain
Charles R. Edgar Marine Corps Corporal
Merritt A. Edson Marine Corps Colonel Tulagi, Solomon Islands August 7–9, 1942 Second award (first was in Nicaragua, 1928), later awarded the Medal of Honor at Guadalcanal
Bruce H. Ek Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
William W. Eldridge Jr. Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Emil Elias Marine Corps Corporal
Ellsbury B. Elliott Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant
Theodore O. Erickson Marine Corps Private First Class
Arthur B. Ervin Marine Corps Corporal
Charles J. Eusey Marine Corps Captain
Clarence L. Evans Marine Corps Private First Class
Raymond J. Evans Coast Guard Chief Signalman Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands September 27, 1942
Winfred L. Evans  Navy Chief Quartermaster Near Savo Island, Solomon Islands November 12-13, 1942
Loren D. Everton Marine Corps Captain over Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands August – October 1942 Shot down seven enemy planes during this period

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Name Service Rank Place of action Date of action Notes
Francis L. Fagan Marine Corps Captain First award
Francis L. Fagan Marine Corps Captain Second award
Richard Fagan Marine Corps Major Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands February 24, 1945
Theodore C. Fajardo Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Hubert J. Faltyn Marine Corps Sergeant
Henry P. Farine Marine Corps Private First Class
William Farrell Marine Corps First Lieutenant
James A. Faulkingham Marine Corps Corporal
James C. O. Faulkner Marine Corps Sergeant
Leo D. Fay  Navy Ensign Pacific War Area
Michael P. Fedorak Marine Corps Sergeant
Isidore Fessler Marine Corps Private First Class
Walter Fieguth Marine Corps Platoon Sergeant
Robert C. Filip Marine Corps Private
Byron E. Fisher Marine Corps First Lieutenant
William M. Fleming Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Eugene B. Fluckey Navy Lieutenant Commander Pacific War Area May 21, 1944 - July 9, 1944 Also awarded Medal of Honor, First Award
Eugene B. Fluckey Navy Commander Luzon Straits August 4, 1944 - October 0, 1944 Second Award
Eugene B. Fluckey Navy Commander East China Sea October 27, 1944 - November 25, 1944 Third Award
Eugene B. Fluckey Navy Commander East China Sea June 8, 1945 - 2 August 2, 1945 Fourth Award
John G. Folsom Marine Corps Corporal
Paul J. Fontana Marine Corps Major over Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands November 11–14, 1942
Raymond H. Forbus Marine Corps Corporal
Ralph W. Fordyce Marine Corps Corporal
Harold P. Forsythe Marine Corps Private First Class
Joseph A. L. Fournier Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Myles C. Fox Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Robert L. Frank Marine Corps Captain
William O. Franklin Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Robert Fransko Marine Corps Private First Class
Kenneth D. Frazier Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Eugene J. Frederick Jr. Marine Corps Private First Class
Neldon T. French Marine Corps Corporal
Herbert C. Freuler Marine Corps Captain
Hugh D. Fricks Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Julian N. Frisbie Marine Corps Colonel Cape Gloucester, New Britain December 26, 1943 – January 16, 1944
Raymond Frybarger Jr. Marine Corps Private First Class
Walter J. Fufidio Marine Corps Assistant Cook
Robert G. Fuller Marine Corps Private First Class

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Name Service Rank Place of action Date of action Notes
Guy L. Gabaldon Marine Corps Private First Class Saipan and Tinian, Marianas Islands June 15 – August 1, 1944 Single-handedly captured over 1,000 enemy civilians and troops
Willard F. Gabriel Marine Corps Private First Class
Leo M. Gagnon Marine Corps Private
Frank J. Gambino Marine Corps Assistant Cook
Frank E. Garretson Marine Corps Captain
Nolen M. Garrett Marine Corps Sergeant
Charles R. Gates Army Air Forces First Lieutenant Tokyo Bay August 13, 1945
George H. Gay Jr. Navy Ensign Battle of Midway June 4, 1942 "Pilot of a carrier-based [[[USS Hornet (CV-8)|USS Hornet]]] Navy Torpedo Plane of Torpedo Squadron 8 (VT-8)... without fighter protection, and with insufficient fuel to return to his carrier ... delivered an effective torpedo attack"
Roy M. Gay Marine Corps Sergeant
Gordon D. Gayle Marine Corps Major
Oswald J. Gaynier  Navy Ensign Battle of Midway June 4, 1942 In a detachment of six new Grumman TBF Avenger aircraft, assigned to join the existing Torpedo Squadron 8 (VT-8) of USS Hornet, the detachment participated in the uncoordinated attack at Midway Island by USN, USMC, and USAAF aircraft on the morning of 4 June against the Japanese Carrier Striking Force. Lacking fighter protection and overwhelmed by Japanese Mitsubishi A6M Zero interceptors, Gaynier and most of the detachment were shot down and killed.
Wilbur J. Gehrke Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Roy S. Geiger Marine Corps Major General Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands September 3 – November 4, 1942 Second award (first was in World War I)
Martin L. Gelshenen Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
James L. Gerst Marine Corps Sergeant
Steve Gerycz Marine Corps Sergeant
Clifford R. Gilbert Marine Corps Private First Class
Warren C. Gill Coast Guard Lieutenant, Junior Grade Salerno, Italy September 9, 1943
Richard R. Gill Marine Corps Private First Class
Theodore B. Gilliland Marine Corps Sergeant
Warren L. Givens Marine Corps Private First Class
Robert S. Glenn Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Elmer G. Glidden Jr. Marine Corps Captain
Elmer G. Glidden Jr. Marine Corps Captain
Edward R. Godwin Marine Corps Sergeant
Herbert B. Goff Jr. Marine Corps Corporal
William A. Goff Marine Corps Private First Class
Richard R. P. Goheen Marine Corps First Lieutenant
James F. Goldman Marine Corps Private First Class
Victor E. Goslin Marine Corps Corporal
Angus R. Goss Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant
Andrew Govel Marine Corps Private First Class
George F. Grady Marine Corps Private First Class
Hugh E. Graham Jr. Marine Corps Corporal
Everett B. Grassi Marine Corps Private First Class
Thomas J. Gratzek Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
John C. Gravitt Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Philip R. Gray Marine Corps Captain
Robert L. Gray Marine Corps Private
Steven T. Gray Marine Corps Private
George H. Grazier Marine Corps Private
Charles E. Green Marine Corps Platoon Sergeant
Daniel M. Green Marine Corps Private First Class
James H. Green Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Edgar G. Greene Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Thomas A. Gribbin II Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
George William Grider Navy Lieutenant Commander
William A. Griffin Marine Corps Private First Class
Samuel B. Griffith II Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands September 27, 1942
William H. Grissim III Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
John M. Gross Marine Corps Private First Class
Dominick J. Grossi Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Robert W. Grove Marine Corps Corporal
Guiseppe Guilano Jr. Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant

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Name Service Rank Place of action Date of action Notes
Roger A. Haberman Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Elmer Hacker Marine Corps Private First Class
Bruno P. Hagedorn Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Henry W. Hahn Marine Corps Corporal Battle of Peleliu September 15-6, 1944 On September 15, 1944, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines Regiment, 1st Marine Division was in action against Japanese forces on Peleliu. Hahn was engaged as a Squad Leader of an assault platoon in Company K. He saw that the Japanese were installing a machine gun in a position that posed a serious threat to his squad, and so crawled to the Japanese gun location where he threw hand grenades and captured the gun after three of the four soldiers who were installing it were killed and the other fled. After capturing the gun, Hahn led his men in a running assault against Japanese defenses at the north end of the beach, winning new positions for the Marines. During the night of the September 15, and the following early morning, the Japanese troops launched strong counterattacks. Hahn directed his unit's fire and was instrumental in the defence of the new positions. Later on in the day of the 16th, Hahn received a shrapnel wound but continued to lead his squad in a reconnaissance patrol. During this they encountered superior enemy forces, but Hahn led his men in driving back the Japanese. He allowed his own evacuation only after the mission was accomplished and he had led the squad back behind US lines.[7]
Orville P. Hahn Marine Corps Private First Class
Thomas E. Hailey Marine Corps Sergeant
Charles R. Gates Army Air Forces Major General Nauru Island & Tarawa Atoll April 20–23, 1943
Robert Hall Army Lieutenant Colonel Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands October 24–25, 1942
William C. Hall Marine Corps Colonel
Delbert W. Halsey  Navy Ensign Midway June 4, 1942 Ensign Halsey was killed in the Battle of Midway when his Bombing Squadron 6 Douglas SBD Dauntless dive bomber operating from USS Enterprise was shot down
Alex Haluchak Marine Corps Corporal
Henry B. Hamilton Marine Corps Gunner
Joseph F. Hankins Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel
Eugene R. Hanks Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade Gilbert and Marshall Islands Areas 19 to 24 November 1943
Robert M. Hanna Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
William T. Hanna Marine Corps Private
Edward H. Hansberry Marine Corps Corporal
Chris M. R. Hansen Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Herman Hansen Jr. Marine Corps Major
Leslie E. Hansen Marine Corps Private First Class
Paul L. Hansen Marine Corps Private First Class
Richard O. Hansen Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Robert M. Hanson Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Lee H. Hardee Marine Corps Platoon Sergeant
Warren G. Harding Marine Corps Private First Class
Robert Harkness Marine Corps Platoon Sergeant
Harold E. Harper Marine Corps First Sergeant
Stewart E. Harrelson Marine Corps Corporal
Keith J. Harrer Marine Corps Private First Class
Boone T. Harris Marine Corps Private First Class
Henry A. Harrison Jr. Marine Corps Private First Class
Lawrence A. Harrison Marine Corps Platoon Sergeant
Franklin A. Hart Marine Corps Colonel Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands February 1–2, 1944
Colin C. Harvey Marine Corps Private First Class
Frederick B. Harvey Jr. Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Elton L. Hatler Marine Corps Private
Harold R. Hazelwood Marine Corps Technical Sergeant
James G. Headley Marine Corps Captain
James G. Headley Marine Corps Captain
Oswald J. Hedlund Marine Corps Corporal
Thomas M. Hegerty Marine Corps Private First Class
John D. Heim Marine Corps Platoon Sergeant
Ira E. Heinen Marine Corps Private First Class
Herbert Helpingstine Marine Corps Corporal
Charles W. Hemenway Marine Corps Private First Class
Don C. Hempstead Jr. Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Lofton R. Henderson Marine Corps Major
Daniel J. Hennessy Marine Corps Captain
Warren R. Herbst Marine Corps Corporal
Leo D. Hermle Marine Corps Brigadier General Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands February 19 – March 26, 1945
Nicolas Hernandez Marine Corps Corporal
Raymon W. Herndon Marine Corps Private First Class
Robert J. Herwig Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Henry Kent Hewitt Navy Vice Admiral Salerno,
Allied invasion of Italy
September 1943 Second award, Commander of the Western Naval Task Force, conveying, protecting and landing the US Fifth Army at Salerno (first was in WWII)
George Heyliger Marine Corps Private First Class
Charles R. Hickox Jr. Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Charles C. Hill Marine Corps Private First Class
Eugene L. Hill Marine Corps Sergeant
Robert E. Hill Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel
Robert E. Hill Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel
Clifford C. Hills Marine Corps Platoon Sergeant
Robert J. Hilsky Marine Corps Private
John R. Himelrick Marine Corps Private First Class
Raymond K. Hine  Army Air Forces First Lieutenant Solomon Islands April 18, 1943
Harold L. Hiner Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
James A. Hirshfield Coast Guard Commander Atlantic War area February 22, 1943
Herbert J. Hodges Marine Corps Private First Class
Raymond G. Hoffman Marine Corps Sergeant
Fred Hofmann Jr. Marine Corps Corporal
Wilbur E. Hofmann Jr. Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Arnold C. Hofstetter Marine Corps First Lieutenant
William F. Hogaboom Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Willard B. Holdredge Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Lawrence H. Holdren Marine Corps Platoon Sergeant
John W. Holland Marine Corps Captain
Besby F. Holmes Army Air Forces Captain Solomon Islands April 18, 1943
Rommie L. Holt Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Russell E. Honsowetz Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel
Thomas D. Hopkins Jr. Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Ernest W. Horak Marine Corps Private First Class Eniwetok Atoll, Marshall Islands November 22, 1944 As a Member of an Assault Unit of Company H, Second Battalion, Twenty-Second Marines (Reinforced), First Provisional Marine Brigade, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Parry, Eniwetok Atoll, Marshall Islands, 22 February 1944. Assuming command of his squad when his corporal was hit during the initial phase of the assault, Private First Class Horak courageously led his men forward through heavy machine-gun and mortar fire and although momentarily knocked unconscious by a shell fragment, covered the squad's advance with a carbine until it was hot from his hands by machine-gun fire. Taking over the squad's machine gun when the operator was struck by mortar fire, he successfully silenced the enemy's automatic weapons in the area.
Thomas M. Horne Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Ralph L. Houser Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Guam, Marianas Islands July 21–23, 1944
Curtis W. Howard  Navy Lieutenant, junior grade Midway June 4, 1942 During the Battle of Midway his Torpedo Squadron 3 Douglas TBD-1 Devastator torpedo bomber was shot down while attacking Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft carriers.[8]
Samuel L. Howard Marine Corps Colonel Philippines December 7, 1941 – May 6, 1942 POW
Stanley L. Howard Marine Corps Private First Class
Donald S. Howell Marine Corps Private First Class
Virgil Huddleston Marine Corps Private First Class
Lewis C. Hudson Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands February 19–20, 1945
Daniel W. Hudspeth Marine Corps Sergeant
Stanley S. Hughes Marine Corps First Lieutenant Cape Gloucester, New Britain January 4, 1944 First award (Second was in Vietnam War, 1968)
Donald L. Hull Marine Corps Sergeant
William C. Humberd Marine Corps Captain
Robert J. Hund Marine Corps Private First Class
William J. Hunniford Jr. Marine Corps Platoon Sergeant
George P. Hunt Marine Corps Captain
Wilfred A. Hunt Marine Corps Private First Class
James B. Hunter Jr. Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Kenneth E. Huntington Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Edward H. Hurst Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands May 18, 1945
Joseph Huszarik Jr. Marine Corps Corporal
George F. Hyland Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant

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Name Service Rank Place of action Date of action Notes
John G. Ioanna Marine Corps Private First Class
Toivo H. Ivary Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Ivan B. Iversen Marine Corps Corporal
Daniel Iverson Marine Corps First Lieutenant

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Name Service Rank Place of action Date of action Notes
Thomas E. Jabour Marine Corps Private First Class
Whitney W. Jacobs Marine Corps Private
Robert J. Jamison Marine Corps Private First Class
Michael M. Janic Marine Corps Corporal
Melvin L. Jarvis Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Charles O. Jeanes Marine Corps Private First Class
Vincent Jendeski Marine Corps Sergeant
Alvin J. Jensen Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
George E. Jerue Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Maurice D. Jester Coast Guard Lieutenant Commander off North Carolina May 9, 1942
Robert W. Johnsmiller Marine Corps Corporal
Chandler W. Johnson Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands February 19 – March 2, 1945
Charles E. Johnson Marine Corps Private First Class
Donald W. Johnson Marine Corps Corporal
John G. Johnson Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel
Roy W. Johnson Marine Corps Sergeant
Wallace W. Johnson Marine Corps Corporal
Samuel D. Johnston Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant
Harold B. Jones Marine Corps Private
Louis R. Jones Marine Corps Colonel Saipan and Tinian, Marianas Islands June 15 – August 2, 1944
Robert E. Jones Marine Corps Private
William K. Jones Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Saipan and Tinian, Marianas Islands June 15 – August 1, 1944
Donald R. Jordan Marine Corps Private First Class
George C. Jovanovich Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Jesse P. Julian Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Cedric Jurgens Marine Corps Private First Class
Frank W. Justice Marine Corps Platoon Sergeant

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Name Service Rank Place of action Date of action Notes
Roland F. Kachinsky Marine Corps Platoon Sergeant
Lauren H. Kahn Marine Corps Private First Class
William E. Kail Marine Corps Private First Class
Demosthenes V. Katsulis Marine Corps Private First Class
Willis L. Kay Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Charles P. Keane Marine Corps Private
Edward C. Keeley Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Jack Keiningham Marine Corps Corporal
Willard W. Keith Jr. Marine Corps Captain
Clarence O. Kelley Marine Corps Private First Class
Maynard C. Kelley Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Frederick A. Kellogg Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Donald J. Kelly Marine Corps Private
Edward F. Kelly Marine Corps Corporal
C. J. Kelton Marine Corps Private First Class
Charles R. Kennedy Marine Corps Platoon Sergeant
Howard N. Kenyon Marine Corps Colonel
John I. Kerns Marine Corps Private
William T. Ketcham Jr. Marine Corps Captain
Eugene M. Key Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Dixie Kiefer Navy Commander Battle of Midway June 7, 1942 For heroism and service as Executive Officer of the USS Yorktown (CV-5)
Charles J. Kimmel Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
John O. Kincaid Jr. Marine Corps Corporal
Luke A. Kingsley Jr. Marine Corps Private First Class
Emmett F. Kirby Marine Corps Private First Class
Harry Kizirian Marine Corps Private First Class
George S. Klatt Marine Corps Platoon Sergeant
Robert R. Klingman Marine Corps First Lieutenant
John Klunk Marine Corps Private First Class
Frank P. Knoll Marine Corps Captain Peleliu, Palau Islands September 15 – October 6, 1944
Daniel Koll Marine Corps Private First Class
Charles E. Kollmann Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Louis Komnenich Marine Corps Private First Class
William O. Koontz Marine Corps Platoon Sergeant
Stanley D. Kops Marine Corps Platoon Sergeant
Michael R. Kost Marine Corps Sergeant
Anthony B. Kouma Marine Corps Corporal
George E. Koutelas Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
John Koval Marine Corps Platoon Sergeant
Leonard Krenzer Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Victor H. Krulak Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Choiseul Island, Solomon Islands October 28 – November 3, 1943
Charles M. Kunz Marine Corps First Lieutenant

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Name Service Rank Place of action Date of action Notes
Robert M. La Prade  Marine Corps First Lieutenant Guadalcanal campaign January 20, 1943 The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Second Lieutenant Robert M. LaPrade (MCSN: 0-9775), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service while serving with the SECOND Marine Division during action against enemy Japanese forces on Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, on 20 January 1943. Operating behind the enemy lines, Lieutenant LaPrade, in command of a combat patrol which wiped out one enemy machine gun position, was critically wounded twice and his second in command incapacitated by enemy machine-gun fire. Despite his insistence that they leave him behind, First Lieutenant LaPrade was carried back to our lines where, with unfaltering disregard for his own ebbing strength, he continued to give orders concerning directions and formations until he lost consciousness. His indomitable fighting spirit and inspiring devotion to the accomplishment of an important mission were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave up his life in the service of his country.[9]
Charles T. Lamb Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Lawrence A. Lang Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant
N. J. Langford Marine Corps Platoon Sergeant
John R. Lanigan Marine Corps Colonel Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands February 19 – March 16, 1945
Thomas G. Lanphier Jr. Army Air Forces Captain Solomon Islands April 18, 1943
James J. Laquintano Marine Corps Sergeant
Leor B. Larsen Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Niles Larson
Donald Lasco Marine Corps Private First Class
Darius W. Latch Marine Corps Private First Class
Claude E. Lauderdale Marine Corps Sergeant
Willard R. Laughon Navy Lieutenant Commander Java–Celebes Sea 19 February 1944 to 4 April 1944 The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Commander [then Lieutenant Commander] Willard Ross Laughon, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. RASHER (SS-269), on the THIRD War Patrol of that submarine during the period 19 February 1944 to 4 April 1944, in the Celebes. Vigilant and determined in his search for enemy shipping, Commander Laughon penetrated hazardous Japanese-infested waters and, upon contact with the enemy struck swiftly and with tremendous force to sink five hostile ships totaling 28,502 tons and damage seriously a 7,064-ton vessel. Unfaltering in the fulfillment of his hazardous assignment, he executed a daring reconnaissance mission in the face of intense hostile anti-submarine measures and, handling his ship with swift, evasive tactics succeeded in bringing the RASHER safe to port without injury to ship or crew. Commander Laughon's staunch courage, professional skill and indomitable fighting spirit throughout a perilous mission reflect great credit upon himself, his valiant command and the United States Naval Service.
Willard R. Laughon Navy Commander Makassar Strait-Celebes Sea 30 April 1944 to 23 June 1944 The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Cross to Commander Willard Ross Laughon, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. RASHER (SS-269), on the FOURTH War Patrol of that submarine during the period 30 April 1944 to 23 June 1944, in enemy controlled waters in the Celebes. Skillfully employing all resources at his command against enemy shipping in his area of operation, Commander Laughon executed several well-planned and highly aggressive attacks and, despite severe enemy countermeasures, succeeded in sinking five Japanese vessels totaling 24,410 tons and in damaging five others totaling 20,900 tons. His expert seamanship, daring initiative and unfaltering devotion to duty in the face of grave danger reflect the highest credit upon Commander Laughon and the United States Naval Service.
Alvin W. Lawley Marine Corps Private First Class
Henry G. Lawrence Jr. Marine Corps Major
Wilfred S. Le Francois Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
John W. Leaper Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Joseph G. LeBlanc Marine Corps Corporal
Marcel LeHardy  Navy Lieutenant commander Guadalcanal November 12–13, 1942 Awarded for actions during the Guadalcanal Campaign. Killed on 1 April 1943 while serving as communications officer on the USS San Francisco.
John W. Lee Marine Corps Sergeant
Julius O. Lemcke Marine Corps Captain
Dale M. Leslie Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Kenna M. Lester Army Staff Sergeant Bougainville, Solomon Islands December 18, 1943
Milton Lewis  Marine Corps Corporal Tulagi, Solomon Islands August 7, 1942 Killed during the Battle of Tulagi while leading his squad against a Japanese machine gun position. The United States Navy destroyer escort USS Milton Lewis launched in 1944 but never completed, was named for him.[10]
Wray C. Lewis Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Ernest M. Lidenberg Marine Corps Private
George Lilja Marine Corps Private First Class
Carl J. Lindblad Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Elwood Q. Lindsay Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Eugene E. Lindsey  Navy Lieutenant Commander Battle of Midway June 4, 1942 "The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Lieutenant Commander Eugene Elbert Lindsey (NSN: 0-61684), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Torpedo Plane and Squadron Commander of Torpedo Squadron SIX (VT-6), attached to the U.S.S. ENTERPRISE (CV-6), during the "Air Battle of Midway," against enemy Japanese forces on 4 June 1942. Participating in a vigorous and intensive assault against the Japanese invasion fleet, Lieutenant Commander Lindsey pressed home his attack with relentless determination in the face of a terrific barrage of anti-aircraft fire. The unprecedented conditions under which his squadron launched its offensive were so exceptional that it is highly improbably the occasion may ever recur where other pilots of the service will be called upon to demonstrate an equal degree of gallantry and fortitude. His extreme disregard of personal safety contributed materially to the success of our forces and his loyal conduct was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country."[11]
James T. Little Marine Corps Private First Class
Harry B. Liversedge Marine Corps Colonel New Georgia, Solomon Islands July 5 – August 29, 1943 First award: The Navy Cross is presented to Harry Bluett Liversedge, Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism as Commanding Officer of the First Marine Raider Regiment and the Third Battalions of the 145th and 148th Infantries, U.S. Army, during operations on New Georgia Island, British Solomon Islands, from July 5 to August 29, 1943. Gallantly leading his troops through dense jungle into combat against a fanatic enemy long experienced in jungle warfare and well-entrenched in strong positions, Colonel Liversedge commanded the assault with cool and courageous determination. Although handicapped by extremely adverse weather conditions, constant enemy fire and the difficult problems of supply, he skillfully coordinated his forces and those of cooperating units and, relentlessly forced the Japanese to withdraw. Colonel Liversedge's aggressive fighting spirit and brilliant leadership contributed immeasurably to the success of the New Georgia Campaign and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Harry B. Liversedge Marine Corps Colonel Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands February 19 – March 27, 1945 Second award: The Navy Cross is presented to Harry Bluett Liversedge, Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism as Commanding Officer of the Twenty-Eighth Marines, Fifth Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands, from 19 February to 27 March 1945. Landing on the fire-swept beaches twenty-two minutes after H-Hour, Colonel Liversedge gallantly led his men in the advance inland before executing a difficult turning maneuver to the south preparatory to launching the assault on Mount Suribachi. Under his inspiring leadership, his Regiment effected a partial seizure of a formidable Japanese position consisting of caves, pillboxes and blockhouses, until it was halted by intense enemy resistance which caused severe casualties. Braving the heavy hostile fire, he traversed the front lines to reorganize his troops and, by his determination and aggressiveness, enabled his men to overrun the Japanese position by nightfall. By his fighting spirit and intrepid leadership, Colonel Liversedge contributed materially to the capture of Mount Suribachi, and his unwavering devotion to duty throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Benjamin R. Livesey Marine Corps Sergeant
Glen B. Loeffel Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Gregory K. Loesch Marine Corps First Lieutenant
John R. Logan Jr. Marine Corps Corporal
Michael Longazel Marine Corps Platoon Sergeant
Harold L. Louth Marine Corps Private First Class
John D. Lucas Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
George T. Lumpkin Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
George F. Lutchkus Marine Corps Sergeant
Hubert C. Luther Marine Corps Corporal
Robert C. Lyman Marine Corps Corporal
Richard J. Lynes Marine Corps Corporal
Dale C. Lyth Marine Corps Private First Class

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Name Service Rank Place of action Date of action Notes
Duncan C. MacMillan Navy Commander East China Sea December 27, 1943 – February 18, 1944 First award
Duncan C. MacMillan Navy Commander Luzon Strait June 14, 1944 – July 27, 1944 Second award, for the patrol of the U.S.S. Thresher
Eugene P. Madole Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Christopher L. Magee Marine Corps First Lieutenant Solomon Islands September 12 – October 22, 1943 Shot down seven enemy planes during this period
Victor Maghakian Marine Corps Platoon Sergeant Makin Atoll, Gilbert Islands August 17–18, 1942
Martin E. Mahannah Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Thomas G. Mahoney Marine Corps First Lieutenant
John B. Makstutis Marine Corps Sergeant
Anthony P. Malanowski Jr. Marine Corps Platoon Sergeant
Donald L. Mallory Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Merle E. Manahan Marine Corps Private First Class
Richard C. Mangrum Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands August 20 – September 15, 1942
Thomas H. Mann Jr. Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Robert L. Manning Marine Corps Gunner
Gordon Maples Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Daniel J. Marini Marine Corps Sergeant
James H. Marmande Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
William P. Marontate Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Ettore J. Marsolo Marine Corps Private First Class
David W. Martin Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Glenn E. Martin Marine Corps Captain
Glen E. Marvin Marine Corps Sergeant
Milton C. Marvin Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Leonard M. Mason Marine Corps Major
John Lowery Mason Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade Battle off Cape Engaño, Philippines October 25, 1944 First award, Avenger pilot (VC-75) off USS San Jacinto
John Lowery Mason Navy Lieutenant Junior Grade SW of Nagasaki; East China Sea April 7, 1945 Second award, Avenger pilot (VC-75) off USS San Jacinto; sinking of destroyer escort of IJN Yamato
Russell J. Massaro Marine Corps Private First Class
James M. Masters Sr. Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands May 10–12, 1945
Thomas C. Mather Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Delbert D. Maupin Marine Corps Private
Thomas J. Mayers Marine Corps Private First Class
James P. McAlarnis Marine Corps Platoon Sergeant
John T. McAuliffe Marine Corps Corporal
Joseph P. McCaffery Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel
David S. McCampbell Navy Commander Luzon, Philippine Islands October 25, 1944 Also awarded Medal of Honor
Howard P. McCarstle Jr. Marine Corps Private First Class
Francis P. McCarthy Marine Corps Captain
William S. McCarver Marine Corps Private First Class
Clyde H. McComas Marine Corps Sergeant
Bobby G. McCracken Marine Corps Platoon Sergeant
Charles E. McCune Marine Corps Private First Class
Jacob H. McDaniel Marine Corps Corporal
Stanley C. McDaniel Marine Corps Captain
James S. McDermott Marine Corps Captain
Harold M. McGaughey  Navy Reserve Lieutenant Commander Puerto Princessa, Palawan Island, Philippines January 29, 1945
Addies S. McGinn Jr. Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant
Edward W. McGloin Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant
James E. McGreevey Marine Corps Sergeant
Kenneth R. McGuire Marine Corps Private First Class
George W. McHenry Marine Corps Colonel
Walter S. McIlhenny Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Walter C. McKay Marine Corps Corporal
William N. McKelvy Jr. Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel
Paul F. McLellan Marine Corps Captain
Noyles McLennan Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Kenneth F. McLeod Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel
Maynard M. McLeod Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
James J. McPoland Marine Corps First Lieutenant
George H. Mead Jr. Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Dwayne E. Mears Marine Corps Captain
Fenton J. Mee Marine Corps Captain
Fenton J. Mee Marine Corps Major
Edward Melnitsky Marine Corps Corporal
Max E. Melville Marine Corps Private
Petero Melzoni Marine Corps Private
Charles E. Mentch Marine Corps Sergeant
Herbert T. Merrill Marine Corps Captain
Charlie D. Merritt Marine Corps Private First Class
Albert W. Meyers Marine Corps Private First Class
Wilfred V. Michaud Marine Corps Sergeant
William J. Micklick Marine Corps Private First Class
John W. Mielke Marine Corps Private
Harold H. Millar Jr. Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Frank J. Miller Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Jack Miller Marine Corps First Lieutenant
James D. Miller Marine Corps Platoon Sergeant
Raymond Miller Marine Corps Private
Vernon H. Miller Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Charles L. Mills Marine Corps Captain
James T. Mitchell Marine Corps Sergeant Saipan. Marianna Islands July 4-9, 1944 The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Sergeant James T. Mitchell (MCSN: 254161), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism as a Squad Leader, serving with Company F, Second Battalion, Twenty-fourth Marines, FOURTH Marine Division, during operations against enemy Japanese forces on Saipan, Marianas Islands, from 15 June to 9 July 1944. Leading a small combat patrol into an enemy-infested wooded draw on 4 July, Sergeant Mitchell aided his men in the annihilation of seven of the enemy. Obtaining more Marines as resistance increased, he continued to push forward and, despite two saber wounds sustained during his action, succeeded in annihilating additional Japanese and in gaining valuable information as to the extent and strength of enemy positions. When his company had become dangerously pinned down by hostile enfilade rifle and machine-gun fire and had suffered ten casualties, six of whom were lying in an exposed position pleading for help on 9 July, he volunteered to lead a group of six Marines to administer first aid and evacuate the men to safety. Wounded in the leg while performing this act, he refused evacuation and, during the hazardous five hours that followed skillfully assisted in the almost insurmountable task of slowly transporting the casualties over a jagged coral on improvised litters to safety on high ground to the rear. Again refusing treatment or evacuation until his comrades had been taken to the aid station, he was instrumental in saving at least six lives, and served as an inspiration to the men of his company. Sergeant Mitchell's courage, initiative and devotion to duty throughout this period of grave peril enhanced and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
John W. Mitchell Army Air Forces Major Solomon Islands April 18, 1943
Marc Mitscher Navy Vice Admiral Range of actions around, and in, Battle of Leyte Gulf October 22–30, 1944 Second award, Commander of successful Fast Carrier Task Force operating as TF 38 (first was for May 1919 attempt at first Transatlantic flight)
Marc Mitscher Navy Vice Admiral Range of actions around, and in, the Battle of Iwo Jima and Battle of Okinawa January 27 – May 27, 1945 Third award, Commander of successful Fast Carrier Task Force operating as TF 58
Charles Momsen Navy Captain East China Sea February 1943 – June 1944 Devising "a doctrine of attack" and commanding the US Navy's first Coordinated Attack Group of submarines
Charles R. Monarch Marine Corps Sergeant
Charles J. Monges Marine Corps Sergeant
Elmer F. Montgomery Marine Corps Sergeant
Paul Moore Jr. Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Ralph E. Moore Jr. Marine Corps Corporal
Thomas F. Moore Jr. Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
William E. Moore Jr. Marine Corps Captain
Rivers J. Morrell Marine Corps Major
Emmett R. Morris Marine Corps Private First Class
Joshua Morris Marine Corps Private First Class
Richard E. Morrow Marine Corps Corporal
Ralph C. Morse Jr. Marine Corps Captain
Gilbert L. Morton Marine Corps Sergeant Major
Earl J. Mowery Marine Corps Sergeant
Bernhardt L. Mueller Marine Corps Corporal
Jesse E. Murphree Marine Corps Sergeant
Francis J. Murphy Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer
John J. Murphy Jr. Marine Corps Private First Class
Michael F. Murray Jr. Marine Corps Platoon Sergeant
Raymond L. Murray Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Saipan, Marianas Islands June 15, 1944 First award (second was in Korean War)
Thomas Oliver Murray Naval Reserve Lieutenant Commander Philippine Island October 25, 1944 US Navy air combat pilot and CO of air squadron VC-21, scored a close-range direct torpedo hit on enemy cruiser, leaving it dead in the water in the Battle off Samar.
Hollis U. Mustain Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel
Edward Myers Marine Corps Sergeant
Thomas J. Myers Marine Corps Major

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Name Service Rank Place of action Date of action Notes
John J. Nagazyna Marine Corps Sergeant Major
Joseph L. Narr Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Horace A. Narveson Marine Corps Private First Class
James L. Neefus Marine Corps Captain
Robert M. Neiman Marine Corps Major
Edward C. Nelson Jr. Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Harold E. Nelson Marine Corps Captain
James J. Nelson Marine Corps Private First Class
Quinten G. Nelson Marine Corps Private First Class
Louis C. Nero Marine Corps Sergeant
Gerard B. Nevle Marine Corps Private First Class
Joseph E. Newman Marine Corps Private First Class
Clarence T. Nicholas Marine Corps Corporal
Ralph H. Niehaus Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Winfield R. Nisbet Jr. Marine Corps Corporal
John R. Norman Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Benjamin W. Norris Marine Corps Major
John Nosarzewski Marine Corps Private First Class
Stephen Nowak Marine Corps Private First Class
Joseph E. Nugent Marine Corps Private First Class Peleliu, Palau Islands 22 September 1944 The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Private First Class Joseph E. Nugent (MCSN: 326465), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving as a Member of a Machine Gun Section serving with Company A, First Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Peleliu, Palau Islands, 17 and 22 September 1944. When his platoon became separated from the remainder of the company during an enemy counterattack, Private First Class Nugent unhesitatingly volunteered to return to the company and obtain additional troops and, courageously making his way through hostile territory to the command post, led the reinforcements back to the platoon, thereby contributing to the reestablishment of contact with the company and the successful repulsion of the Japanese forces. With his section ordered to place immediate fire on the enemy to facilitate the withdrawal of a company on 22 September, he established his gun in the most exposed position in the vicinity, skillfully directing intense, accurate fire against the Japanese, and, although mortally wounded during this action, steadfastly remained at his post and continued firing until the withdrawal was completed and he was evacuated. By his splendid initiative and indomitable fighting spirit in the face of grave peril, Private First Class Nugent saved the lives of many of his comrades, and his self-sacrificing devotion to duty was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.[12]

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Name Service Rank Place of action Date of action Notes
Wilcie A. O'Bannon Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Martin J. O'Brien Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Edward O'Hare  Navy Lieutenant Commander Airspace of Tarawa Atoll November 26, 1943 When the overwhelmed Japanese had taken to launching nighttime air attacks against USN vessels, O'Hare helped develop, and then led, the USN's first-ever nighttime fighter attack launched from an aircraft carrier. Previously won Medal of Honor for February 1942 Action off Bougainville
Jeremiah J. O'Keefe Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Richard N. Olbert Marine Corps Private First Class
Jesse B. Oldendorf Navy Rear Admiral Battle of Surigao Strait October 24–25, 1944 Planning and leadership as Commander of Task Group 77.2, which defeated the Japanese Southern Force
Bruno Oribiletti Marine Corps Private First Class
George E. Orme Marine Corps Private First Class
Peter J. Ortiz Marine Corps Major France January 8 – May 20, 1944 First award
Peter J. Ortiz Marine Corps Major France August 1, 1944 – April 27, 1945 Second award, POW
Robert M. Ortiz Marine Corps Private First Class
Stanley E. Osborn Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Robert J. Oswald Jr. Marine Corps Sergeant
Robert G. Owens Jr. Marine Corps Major

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Name Service Rank Place of action Date of action Notes
Frank L. Palmer Marine Corps Private
Osbaldo R. Paredes Marine Corps Corporal
Edward N. Parker Navy Lieutenant Commander Battle of Balikpapan January 24–25, 1942 First award [13]
Edward N. Parker Navy Lieutenant Commander Battle of Badung Strait February 19–20, 1942 Second award [13]
Edward N. Parker Navy Lieutenant Commander Naval Battle of Guadalcanal November 12–13, 1942 Third award [13]
Raymond D. Parker Marine Corps Private
Walter G. Parker Marine Corps Corporal
Floyd B. Parks  Marine Corps Major Battle of Midway June 4, 1942 First award
Verrill G. Parks Marine Corps Corporal
Robert L. Parrot Marine Corps Corporal
Chester Pauley Jr. Marine Corps Private
Jim J. Paulos Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Frederick R. Payne Jr. Marine Corps Major
Harry P. Pearce Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Oscar F. Peatross Marine Corps Captain Makin Atoll, Gilbert Islands August 17–18, 1942
Edward S. Pennell Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Fred B. Penninger Marine Corps Sergeant
George A. Percy Marine Corps Major Battle of Iwo Jima February 21–March 16, 1945
Gilbert Percy Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Howard E. Perrault Marine Corps Corporal
John W. Perry Marine Corps Corporal
Dale L. Peters Marine Corps Corporal
Clarence E. Petrie Marine Corps Sergeant
Francis C. Pettus Marine Corps Platoon Sergeant
Orville E. Pfannkuch Marine Corps Corporal
William L. Piaseczny Marine Corps Private First Class
William Pinckney Navy Cook Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands October 26, 1942
Francis E. Pierce Jr. Marine Corps Captain
Harold G. Pierce Marine Corps Sergeant
Warren H. Pierce  Marine Corps Sergeant Battle of Iwo Jima February 19, 1945
David W. Pinkerton Jr. Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Alphons A. Pinter Marine Corps Sergeant
Merwyn C. Plumley Marine Corps Captain
Casimir R. Polakowski Marine Corps Platoon Sergeant
Harold E. Polk Marine Corps Private
Daniel C. Pollock Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel
Edwin A. Pollock Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands August 20–21, 1942
Zenneth A. Pond Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Charles J. Pottersnak Marine Corps Private First Class
David M. Pottorff Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Andrew V. Poulin Marine Corps Corporal
Henry T. Pound Marine Corps Private
Ernest A. Powell Marine Corps Captain
Robert F. Powell Marine Corps Corporal
James J. Powers Marine Corps Sergeant
Robert A. Powers Marine Corps Corporal
James F. Prendergast Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Frank H. Presley Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Benjamin S. Preston Jr. Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Benjamin F. Pritchett Jr. Marine Corps Private
Gilbert G. Prosek Marine Corps Private First Class
Bruce Prosser Marine Corps Captain
Lewis B. Puller Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands October 24–25, 1942 Third award (first two were in Occupation of Nicaragua)
Lewis B. Puller Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Cape Gloucester, New Britain December 26, 1943 – January 19, 1944 Fourth award
Paul A. Putnam Marine Corps Major

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Name Service Rank Place of action Date of action Notes
John Quattrone Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant
Martin J. Queeney  Marine Corps Sergeant Iwo Jima March 8, 1945
Brian J. Quirk Marine Corps Corporal

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Name Service Rank Place of action Date of action Notes
Bernard S. Radomski Marine Corps Corporal
Maurice A. Ragland Marine Corps Private First Class
John E. Rairigh Army Air Forces First Lieutenant Sea of Japan July 30, 1945
Orvin H. Ramlo Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Haakon B. Rasmussen Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Leland Rawls Navy Battle of Leyte, Pacific Oct 25, 1944
James R. Ray Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Robert D. Raysbrook Marine Corps Sergeant
Amedeo Rea Marine Corps Major
William F. Reckus Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Robert S. Reed Marine Corps Private James R. Reid Jr. Navy

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Donald A. Remington Marine Corps Corporal
Joseph N. Renner Marine Corps Major
Kenneth L. Reusser Marine Corps Captain Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands May 10, 1945 First award (second was in Korean War)
Harold P. Reynolds Marine Corps Private First Class
Terrence J. Reynolds Jr. Marine Corps Corporal
Gerald M. Rich Marine Corps Corporal
Harold E. Richardson Marine Corps Private
Obert C. Richardson Marine Corps First Lieutenant
William F. Richey Marine Corps Private
Walter J. Ridlon Jr. Marine Corps Captain
James E. Riegel Marine Corps Private
Francis D. Rineer Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Allan H. Ringblom Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Charles F. Ringgold Marine Corps Private First Class
William B. Rippee Marine Corps First Lieutenant
John Rivers Marine Corps Private
William G. Robb Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel
Franklin C. Robbins Marine Corps Corporal
Donald R. A. Roberton Marine Corps Private
Francis E. Roberts Marine Corps Private First Class
Harold C. Roberts Marine Corps Colonel
Donn J. Robertson Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands February 19 – March 23, 1945
Lawrence D. Rogers Marine Corps Private First Class
Neil L. Rogers Marine Corps Private First Class
Raymond D. Rogers Marine Corps Private First Class
Claude G. Rollen Marine Corps Captain
Jesse D. Rollow Jr. Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
James Roosevelt Marine Corps Major
Maier J. Rothschild Marine Corps Corporal
Benjamin C. Rountree Marine Corps Private First Class
Edward Ruess Marine Corps First Lieutenant
John W. Ruhsam Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Edward J. Ruiz Marine Corps Corporal
William H. Rupertus Marine Corps Brigadier General Solomon Islands August 7–9, 1942
Jesse Rutherford Jr. Marine Corps Private
Alvin O. Rutledge Marine Corps Private
James S. Ryan Marine Corps Corporal The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Corporal James S. Ryan (MCSN: 820401), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving as a Demolitions Group Leader of Company I, Third Battalion, Twenty-Eighth Marines, FIFTH Marine Division, during action on enemy Japanese-held Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands, 20 February 1945. When two attacking companies were held up by heavy machine-gun and rifle fire from six supporting pillboxes at the base of Mount Suribachi, Corporal Ryan placed his demolitions group to deliver covering fire and, acting on his own initiative, went forward alone in the midst of heavy hostile cross-fire to the enemy positions. Placing and igniting the demolition charges, he went from pillbox to pillbox, throwing explosive charges inside and entering the fortifications after each explosion to kill the remaining Japanese in hand-to-hand combat. In this matter, he completely destroyed five pillboxes and annihilated all occupants. He remained exposed to Japanese fire, reconnoitering a route to the sixth, until he fell, mortally wounded by an enemy mortar shell. By his daring initiative and fearless devotion to duty, Corporal Ryan enabled the two assault companies to continue their advance and thereby contributed materially to the capture of Mount Suribachi. His courageous conduct was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.[14]
Michael P. Ryan Marine Corps Major

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Name Service Rank Place of action Date of action Notes
John A. Sabini Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Joseph Sailer Jr. Marine Corps Major
Edward E. Salzman Marine Corps Sergeant
William H. Sanders II Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Gordon T. Sandison Marine Corps First Lieutenant
William B. Sandoval Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Charles S. Sands Marine Corps Captain
James E. Sands Marine Corps Private
Donald J. Sandy Marine Corps Private
Silvio Sanguedolce Marine Corps Sergeant
Laverne G. Saunders Army Air Forces Brigadier General Solomon Islands November 18, 1942
Merritt M. Savage Marine Corps Sergeant
Irving Schechter Marine Corps Captain
Cedric J. Scheidleman Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Harold G. Schlendering Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Albert A. Schmid Marine Corps Private Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands August 21, 1942
Donald E. Schmille Marine Corps Private First Class
Merlin F. Schneider Marine Corps Colonel Guam, Marianas Islands July 21 – August 10, 1944
Robert G. Schneider Marine Corps Private
Harold G. Schrier Marine Corps First Lieutenant Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands February 23, 1945 Led a patrol and captured Mount Suribachi and raised the American flag
Joseph O. Schulte Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Conrad A. Schultz Marine Corps Private First Class
Thomas A. Schultz Marine Corps First Lieutenant
William E. Schwerin Marine Corps Captain
James B. Seaman Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Joseph Sebock Marine Corps Private First Class
Langdon R. Secrest Marine Corps Corporal
William Bernard Sieglaff Navy Lieutenant Commander Pacific War Area December 15, 1942 - April 19, 1943 First Award
William Bernard Sieglaff Navy Commander Pacific War Area March 5-25, 1944 Second Award
William F. Seiverling Jr. Marine Corps Private
Robert B. Selby Marine Corps Private First Class
Howard D. Self Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant
Jack L. Selk Marine Corps Private First Class
Mike E. Sergo Marine Corps Private First Class
Joseph T. Sganga Marine Corps Corporal
Walter F. Shaffner Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Albert J. Shaheen Marine Corps Sergeant
Conrad F. Shaker Marine Corps Corporal
Lawton E. Shank  Civilian Doctor Battle of Wake Island December 9, 1941 Only civilian to ever be awarded the Navy Cross: "during an intensive bombing and strafing attack in ... which the hospital was completely destroyed and several persons therein killed ... remained at his post and supervised the evacuation of the patients and equipment ... was thus enabled to save those still living and to establish a new hospital in an empty magazine."
James V. Shanley Marine Corps Captain
James V. Shanley Marine Corps Captain
William L. Shannon Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Alan Shapley Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Guam, Marianas Islands July 21 – August 10, 1944
Joseph W. Shawn Marine Corps Platoon Sergeant
Charles M. Sheehan Marine Corps Private
Joseph D. Sheehan Marine Corps Sergeant
Robert G. Sheipe Marine Corps Corporal
Charles W. Shelburne Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel
Charles M. Shepperd Marine Corps Private First Class
Allen E. Shively Marine Corps Sergeant
William G. Shoemaker Marine Corps First Lieutenant
William G. Shoemaker Marine Corps Captain
Charles R. Shootman Marine Corps Private
Charles W. Shriver Marine Corps Private
Frank E. Shumann Jr. Marine Corps Private First Class
Nicholas Sileo Marine Corps Private First Class
James T. Simmers Marine Corps Corporal
Wesley P. Simmonds Marine Corps Private First Class
Clyde A. Simmons Marine Corps Corporal
Harvey L. Simonson Marine Corps Private First Class
Carter B. Simpson Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Robert E. Simpson Marine Corps Sergeant
Robert M. Singleton Marine Corps Corporal
James L. Sizemore Marine Corps First Lieutenant
John W. Slagle Marine Corps Platoon Sergeant
Orvan S. Slaughter Marine Corps First Sergeant
LeRoy M. Sleeper Marine Corps Private
John H. Slusser Marine Corps Captain
George H. Smallwood Marine Corps Sergeant Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands March 6th 1945 After his company had been halted by a hostile emplacement containing snipers, machine guns and knee mortars and which was covered with mutually supporting fire from another enemy position, Sergeant Smallwood courageously moved forward armed with grenades to neutralize the position. Running out of grenades and ammunition before completing his mission, he returned to his own lines and, after obtaining a fresh supply, again made his way forward to resume his hazardous mission and succeeded in eliminating the hostile strong point before he was wounded. By his valiant action, Sergeant Smallwood enabled his company to continue the advance and eventually occupy the position so fiercely defended by the Japanese.
Alex B. Smith Marine Corps Corporal
Edward L. Smith Jr. Marine Corps Private
George O. Smith Marine Corps Private First Class
Howard E. Smith Marine Corps Private First Class
Ivan T. Smith Marine Corps Sergeant
James T. Smith Marine Corps Private First Class
John J. Smith Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Roger E. Smith Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Edward W. Snedeker Marine Corps Colonel Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands June 2–22, 1945
Bronislow A. Snieckus Marine Corps Private First Class
Thomas J. Snyder Marine Corps Corporal
John A. Spazzafero Marine Corps Corporal
Lyle E. Specht Marine Corps Captain
John J. Spillane Marine Corps Corporal
Melvin J. Spotts Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Clifton Sprague Navy Rear Admiral Battle off Samar October 25, 1944 Leadership of escort carrier Task Unit 77.4.3 against the vastly superior IJN Center Force, preventing it from attacking the allied invasion ships involved in the Battle of Leyte
Raymond A. Spruance Navy Admiral Iwo Jima campaign, Okinawa campaign January – May 1945 Heroism and service as Commander of United States Fifth Fleet, including preparations for and capture of Iwo Jima, Okinawa and other positions in the Ryukyu Islands
Clement J. Stadler Marine Corps Captain
Jack R. Stambaugh Marine Corps Private
Clyde H. Stamps Marine Corps Technical Sergeant
Norman R. Stanford Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Henry W. Stankus Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Donald H. Stapp Marine Corps Major
Anthony J. Stea Marine Corps Private First Class
David S. Stear[15] Navy Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Battle of the Philippine Sea 20 June 1944 Attack on Japanese aircraft carrier Hiyō
Harlan S. Steffen Marine Corps Corporal
Donald B. Steinaker Marine Corps Private First Class
James L. Stephenson Marine Corps Corporal
Barney Sterling Marine Corps Private First Class
Robert E. Stevenson Marine Corps First Lieutenant
William D. Stevenson Marine Corps Captain
Frederic A. Stott Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Robert F. Stout Marine Corps First Lieutenant
James A. Stranahan Jr. Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Stanley A. Strantz Marine Corps Sergeant
Bernard M. Strean Navy Vice Admiral Battle of the Philippine Sea
George L. Street III Navy Lieutenant Commander East China Sea May 20 – July 19, 1945 For leadership and heroism as Commanding Officer (CO) of USS Tirante (SS-420)'s second war patrol. Also awarded Medal of Honor for an action as CO on Tirante's first war patrol, for which XO Edward L. Beach Jr. received the Navy Cross, and the entire crew received a Presidential Unit Citation.
Edmund J. Stulce Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade Kure Harbor, Japan July 24, 1945
Jack Sugarman Marine Corps Private First Class
Richard E. Sullivan Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Walter W. Swanberger Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
John B. Sweeney Marine Corps Captain
William H. Swisher Marine Corps First Lieutenant

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Name Service Rank Place of action Date of action Notes
Oral L. Tankersley Marine Corps Private
Karl Tanner Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Clifton E. Taylor Marine Corps Platoon Sergeant
Harold K. Taylor Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
James E. Taylor Jr. Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Morris L. Terry Marine Corps Platoon Sergeant
Joseph A. Terzi Marine Corps Captain
J. D. Thaxton Marine Corps Private First Class
Dennis F. Thomas Marine Corps Private First Class
Ernest I. Thomas Marine Corps Platoon Sergeant
Franklin C. Thomas Jr. Marine Corps Captain
Harold C. Thomas Navy Lieutenant (junior grade) Cape Esperance, Guadalcanal October 11–12, 1942 Killed during the Battle of Cape Esperance while working with damage control parties to keep the USS Boise in the battle
Wilbur J. Thomas Marine Corps First Lieutenant
John A. Thompson Army Air Forces Captain Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands August 27 – September 25, 1942
Woodrow R. Thompson  Marine Corps Sergeant Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands October 9, 1942 Killed in action at the Matanikau River. The United States Navy destroyer escort USS Woodrow R. Thompson (DE-451) was named for him but construction was cancelled in 1944. The destroyer USS Woodrow R. Thompson (DD-721) then was named in honor of Thompson. Launched in 1946 its construction was also cancelled and was sold for scrap in 1955.[16][17]
Thorborn M. Thostenson Marine Corps Sergeant
Leo A. Ticconi Marine Corps Private First Class
Max E. Timmons Marine Corps Private First Class
Calvin Tipton Marine Corps Private
James W. Tobey Marine Corps Private
Robert C. Toler Marine Corps Sergeant
Cecil R. Tolley Marine Corps Private
Mark Tomlinson Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Rathvon M. Tompkins Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Saipan, Marianas Islands June 17, 1944
Paul T. Torian Marine Corps Captain
Harry Towne Marine Corps Corporal
Warren H. Tracey Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant
Louis W. Trafton Marine Corps Private
Eugene A. Trowbridge Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Frank A. Tucker Marine Corps Sergeant
Allen H. Turnage Marine Corps Major General Bougainville, Solomon Islands November 1–27, 1943
Robert B. Turnbull Marine Corps Captain
Albert W. Tweedy Jr. Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Marshall A. Tyler Marine Corps Major

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Name Service Rank Place of action Date of action Notes
William T. Unger Marine Corps Platoon Sergeant

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Name Service Rank Place of action Date of action Notes
Ralph W. Vahle Marine Corps Corporal
Herbert J. Valentine Marine Corps Captain off Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands May 25, 1945 Shot down five enemy planes and probably down a sixth in a single action
William H. Van Beest Marine Corps First Lieutenant
John J. Van Buren  Navy Lieutenant (j.g.) Midway June 4, 1942 Douglas SBD Dauntless dive bomber pilot with operating from the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise his aircraft disappeared after attacking Japanese ships during the Battle of Midway. The U.S. Navy destroyer escort USS John J. Van Buren (DE-753), launched in 1944 but never completed was named after him.[18]
George Van Daele Marine Corps Private First Class
George O. Van Orden Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Bougainville, Solomon Islands November 1, 1943
Eugene S. Vance Marine Corps Private First Class
Alexander A. Vandegrift Marine Corps Major General Battle of Tulagi and Gavutu–Tanambogo August 7, 1942 Commander of 1st Marine Division and its successful landings on multiple islands on first day of the Guadalcanal campaign. Later awarded the Medal of Honor, for Guadalcanal campaign actions throughout August 7 to December 9, 1942.
William H. Vandyke Marine Corps Platoon Sergeant
Salvador Vargas Marine Corps Private
Orville O. Vaught Marine Corps Corporal
Robert W. Vaupell Marine Corps First Lieutenant Midway June 4–5, 1942 First award
Robert W. Vaupell Marine Corps First Lieutenant Solomon Islands August 30 – October 8, 1942 Second award
George T. Veneri Marine Corps Private First Class
Albert M. Villa Marine Corps Sergeant
James K. Vincent Marine Corps Private First Class
Hugh A. Vogel Marine Corps Corporal
Albert O. Vorse Jr. Navy Lieutenant Commander Formosa February 1, 1944 Commanding officer of the USS Ticonderoga Air Group, himself piloting a F6F-5 Hellcat of VF-80, led a contingent of 21 fighters and bombers against shipping off Formosa, in which he persevered through bad weather and heavy enemy anti-aircraft fire to deliver a direct hit on a destroyer from 200 feet (61 m)
Clair H. Voss Marine Corps Second Lieutenant

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Name Service Rank Place of action Date of action Notes
Robert Wade Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Gordon K. Walker Marine Corps Private
Paige D. Walker Marine Corps Generalissimo
John T. Walker Marine Corps Colonel Eniwetok Atoll, Marshall Islands February 18 & 22, 1944
Fred M. Wallace Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Edward J. Wallof Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Quentin R. Walsh Coast Guard Lieutenant Commander Cherbourg, France June 26–27, 1944
Lewis W. Walt Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Cape Gloucester, New Britain January 10, 1944 First award
Lewis W. Walt Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Peleliu, Palau Islands September 15–30, 1944 Second award
Merritt C. Walton Marine Corps Platoon Sergeant
John J. Wantuck Marine Corps Private
Maurice A. Ward Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Frederick B. Warder Navy Lieutenant Commander Waters of Java February 25 – April 1, 1942 First award, for the fourth patrol of USS Seawolf (SS-197)
Frederick B. Warder Navy Lieutenant Commander Waters of Davao Gulf October 7 – December 1, 1942 Second award, for the seventh patrol of USS Seawolf (SS-197)
Arthur T. Warner Marine Corps Captain
Gordon Warner Marine Corps Captain
Forest B. Warren Marine Corps First Lieutenant
John E. Watson Marine Corps Private First Class
Thomas A. Watson Marine Corps Corporal
Dale E. Watts Marine Corps Private
George A. Weber Marine Corps Private First Class
John F. Weber Marine Corps Captain
Carl W. Weiss Marine Corps Sergeant
George L. Weiss Marine Corps Platoon Sergeant
Charles E. Welch Marine Corps Private First Class
Warren W. Welch Marine Corps Private First Class
Dean A. Wells Marine Corps Corporal
Erskine W. Wells Marine Corps Captain
John K. Wells Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Robert E. Wellwood Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Walter W. Wensinger Marine Corps Colonel Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands February 19 – March 16, 1945
Charles A. West Marine Corps Sergeant
Theodore G. West Marine Corps Private
William R. West Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Joseph J. Whalen Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant
Dale W. Whaley Marine Corps Private First Class
William J. Whaling Marine Corps Colonel Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands April 15 – June 21, 1945
Algie J. Wheeler Marine Corps Sergeant
John H. Wherry Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant
George O. White Marine Corps Private First Class
Philip R. White Marine Corps Captain
J. W. Whitley Marine Corps Sergeant
Forest Whitt Marine Corps Private First Class
Sumner H. Whitten Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Charles F. Widdecke Marine Corps Captain
Vincent H. Wiehardt Marine Corps Sergeant
Richard S. Wilcox Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Philip A. Wilheit Marine Corps Captain
Harry B. Williams Marine Corps First Sergeant
James B. Williams III Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Maxie R. Williams Marine Corps Captain
Robert H. Williams Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Gavutu, Solomon Islands August 7, 1942
Leon M. Williamson Marine Corps Captain
Jasper Willis Marine Corps Private First Class
William L. Willis Marine Corps Second Lieutenant
Nicholas A. Willox Marine Corps Private
Ray E. Wilson Jr. Marine Corps Private First Class
William W. Wilson Jr. Marine Corps Platoon Sergeant
Augustus H. Winchester Marine Corps First Sergeant
Albert H. Winius Marine Corps Platoon Sergeant
Andrew N. Winsor Marine Corps Corporal
Junior H. Wirth Marine Corps Private First Class
Charles L. Wise Marine Corps Private
Millard H. Wiser Marine Corps Private First Class
Henry J. Witkowski Marine Corps Corporal
William J. Wlasiuk Marine Corps Sergeant
John J. Woerner Marine Corps Corporal
Donald W. Wolf Marine Corps Sergeant
William H. Wolvington Marine Corps Corporal
Joseph E. Wood Marine Corps Private
Ralph K. Wood Marine Corps Private First Class
George R. Woosley Marine Corps Private First Class
Thomas A. Wornham Marine Corps Colonel Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands February 19 – March 27, 1945
Barney V. Wright Marine Corps Corporal
Frank J. Wright Marine Corps First Lieutenant
John D. Wright Marine Corps Corporal
Edward R. Wygal Marine Corps Corporal

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Name Service Rank Place of action Date of action Notes
John T. Yaksich Marine Corps Private
John Yancey Marine Corps Corporal Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands November 30, 1942 First award (second was in Korean War)
Roscoe L. Yarbrough Marine Corps Corporal
James C. Yeaple Marine Corps Private First Class
Cassin Young Navy Captain near Savo Island November 12-13, 1942 Also awarded Medal of Honor
Walter X. Young Marine Corps First Lieutenant
Dennis E. Youngblood Marine Corps Private First Class

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Name Service Rank Place of action Date of action Notes
Lawrence N. Zamor Marine Corps Corporal Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands, Empire of Japan May 6, 1945 The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Corporal Lawrence N. Zamor (MCSN: 419643), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving as a Squad Leader of Company F, Second Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands, 6 May 1945. Although sustaining a wound which later necessitated the amputation of one of his legs, Corporal Zamor led his squad during an attack on a fanatically-defended enemy hill and crawling forward in the face of intense artillery, mortar and machine-gun fire, destroyed a fieldpiece and annihilated eight Japanese soldiers. By his aggressive fighting spirit and courage, Corporal Zamor contributed materially to the successful advance of his company, and his unwavering devotion to duty was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.[19]
James R. Zarillo  Marine Corps Private First Class Namur, Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands January 31, 1944 The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Private First Class James R. Zarillo (MCSN: 451610), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for extraordinary heroism as a light machine gunner serving with the Third Battalion, Twenty-Fourth Marines, FOURTH Marine Division in action against enemy Japanese forces during the battle of Namur island, Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands, 1 February 1944. Directed to bring the fire of his gun on a hostile pillbox which had pinned down his assault team in an exposed position in front of the lines, Private First Class Zarillo attempted to carry out these orders but, due to the nature of the terrain, was unable to fire effectively on the enemy emplacement. With utter disregard for his own personal safety, he took his machine gun in his arms and daringly launched a lone attack against the Japanese position, destroying it before he was fatally wounded. Private First Class Zarillo's valiant spirit of self-sacrifice and extreme bravery were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.[20]

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References

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  1. ^ Official military histories in Commonwealth nations refer to the conflict as the Second World War, while the United States' official histories refer to the conflict as World War II. English translations of the official histories of other nations tend to resolve into English as Second World War also, for example zweite weltkrieg in German. See C.P. Stacey Official History of the Canadian Army in the Second World War, for example. "Official" usage of these terms is giving way to popular usage and the two terms are becoming interchangeable even in formal military history.
  2. ^ a b "(U.S. Navy) Navy Cross Recipients, World War II, 1941-1945" (PDF). U.S. Department of Defense. 2021-02-02. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
  3. ^ "U.S. Marine Corps Navy Cross Recipients, World War II, 1941-1945" (PDF). U.S. Department of Defense. 2013-09-12. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
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  5. ^ "Marine Corps – Okinawa: Sugar Loaf Hill". jcs-group.com. Archived from the original on 27 September 2011. Retrieved 18 June 2010.
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  8. ^ "Curtis W. Howard (DE-752)". Naval History and Heritage Command. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  9. ^ LaPrade, Robert. "The Hall of Valor Project". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
  10. ^ "Milton Lewis (DE-772)". Naval History and Heritage Command. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  11. ^ Lindsey, Eugene. "Military Times Hall of Valor". Military Times. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
  12. ^ "Joseph Nugent - Recipient -".
  13. ^ a b c "Edward Parker - Recipient". Military Times. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  14. ^ "James Ryan - Recipient -".
  15. ^ "Navy Cross Recipients World War II; U.S Department of Defense Military Awards for Valor - Top 3" (PDF). valor.defense.gov.
  16. ^ "USS Woodrow R. Thompson (DD-721)". NavSource. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  17. ^ "Woodrow R. Thompson (DD-721)". Naval History and Heritage Command. 17 February 2021.
  18. ^ "John J. Van Buren (DE-753)". Naval History and Heritage Command. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
  19. ^ "Lawrence N. Zamor". The Hall of Valor Project. Military Times. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
  20. ^ "James R. Zarillo". The Hall of Valor Project. Military Times. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
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