Reef P. Kelly

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Reef P. Kelly, Aviation Ordnanceman Second Class, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Tail Gunner of a Navy PBY Patrol Plane in a Patrol-Bombing Squadron in action on 11 August 1945, in the Pacific War Area. His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.