Vermon D. Jernigan

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Vermon D. Jernigan, Metalsmith First Class, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving on board the Destroyer U.S.S. MORRISON (DD-560), in action against the enemy on 4 May 1945, off Okinawa in the Ryukyu Islands. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.