Don Gene Reeves

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Don Gene Reeves, Ensign, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier- based Navy Fighter Plane in Fighting Squadron TWELVE (VF-12), in the Solomon 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.