Herbert W. Taylor, Jr.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Herbert W. Taylor, Jr., Captain, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the Light Aircraft Carrier U.S.S. COWPENS (CVL-25, in action against the enemy from 29 August 1944 through 30 October 1944, in the Pacific War Area. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.