Norbert Frank Ketza

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Norbert Frank Ketza, Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism and conspicuous devotion to duty while serving as a Medical Corpsman on board the Aircraft Carrier U.S.S. TICONDEROGA (CV-14), in action against enemy Japanese forces on 21 January 1945. By his courage and efforts in behalf of others at great risk to his own life, Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class Ketza undoubtedly saved many lives, and his steadfast devotion to duty throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.