Harry H. Mcilhenny
Born: August 18, 1904 at Leechville, North Carolina
Home Town: Washington, North Carolina
Navy Cross
World War II
U.S. Navy
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Harry H. McIlhenny, Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the Destroyer U.S.S. REID (DD-369), in action against the enemy at Nazan Bay. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.