Dexter Walden Smith

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Dexter Walden Smith, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Plane, in action on 17 September 1944, while deployed over the Palau Islands. His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.