Dixie Kiefer
Born: April 4, 1896 at Blackfoot, Idaho
Home Town: Los Angeles, California
Status: KIA
Navy Cross
World War II
U.S. Navy
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Dixie Kiefer, Commander, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Executive Officer of the Aircraft Carrier U.S.S. YORKTOWN (CV-5), in action against enemy Japanese forces during the Battle of Midway on 4 June 1942. Commander Kiefer’s conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States. He gallantly gave his life for his country.