Charles R. Locke

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Charles R. Locke, Lieutenant, Junior Grade (MC), U.S. Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession, extraordinary courage, and disregard of personal danger while serving as Medical Officer with the FOURTH Marine Division, at Iwo Jima in the Volcano Islands, on 20 February 1945. By his courage, determination, and untiring devotion to duty, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Locke saved many lives from certain death. His professional ability, courage, and inspiring devotion to duty upheld the highest traditions of the Medical Corps and the United States Naval Service.