Charles B. Hunt
Born: December 4, 1896 at Evanston, Illinois
Home Town: Pasadena, California
Navy Cross
World War II
U.S. Navy
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Charles B. Hunt, Captain, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the Cargo Ship U.S.S. ALHENA (AK-26), in action against the enemy on 7, 8, and 9 August 1942, during the landing of U.S. Marines in the Solomon Islands. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.