Rudolph B. Hood

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Rudolph B. Hood, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession while serving on board the Aircraft Carrier U.S.S. HANCOCK (CV-19), in action against the enemy on 28 July 1945, in the Pacific War Area. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.