Alexander Joseph Bisheimer

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Alexander Joseph Bisheimer, Gunner’s Mate Second Class, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving on board the Destroyer U.S.S. EBERLE (DD-430), in action against the enemy in the Atlantic Ocean, on 10 March 1943. When an enemy blockade runner was intercepted, Gunner’s Mate Second Class Bisheimer, as a member of a boarding party from the U.S.S. EBERLE, assisted in an effort to salvage her and obtain information regarding the enemy. Despite rapidly spreading fires, he remained on board the Blockade Runner until several explosions rocked the ship and forced him to dive overboard into the water from whence he was recovered. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.

Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 319 (October 1943)