Edward A. Sieber

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Edward A. Sieber, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier- based Navy Bomber, in Bombing Squadron EIGHTY-TWO (VB-82), embarked from the U.S.S. BENNINGTON (CV-20), on 19 Mary 1945, while deployed over Hiroshima Bay, Japan. His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.