Joseph John Karrol

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Joseph John Karrol (2385511), Aviation Radioman First Class, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Rear Gunner of a carrier-based Navy Scouting Plane of Scouting Squadron FIVE (VS-5), embarked from the U.S.S. YORKTOWN (CV-5), during the “Air Battle of Midway,” against enemy Japanese forces on 4 – 6 June 1942. His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.