Bethel V. Otter

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Bethel V. Otter, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession, in action against enemy Japanese forces on 5 and 6 May 1942, at Corregidor Island in Manila Bay, Philippine Islands. Lieutenant Otter’s conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.