Theodore William Runk

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Theodore William Runk, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession while serving on board the Destroyer U.S.S. LAFFEY (DD-459), in action against the enemy on 16 April 1945, at Okinawa in the Ryukyu Islands. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.