Alex Haluchak

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Alex Haluchak (284042), Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving as a Squad Leader of the First battalion, Twenty-Fourth Marines, FOURTH Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces during the invasion of Namur island, Kwajalein Atoll, on 1 and 2 February 1944. Valiantly refusing to leave the fight although twice wounded soon after landing, Corporal Haluchak led his men in a fierce and unrelenting attack against the enemy. Consistently in the van of the crushing assault throughout the entire battle, he inspired the men about him by his steadfast courage and utter disregard for personal safety and, when his comrades were brought under an intense automatic weapons barrage from the left flank, ordered them to remain in protected positions and fearlessly proceeded alone to silence the hostile fire at its source. His heroic leadership, cool judgment and superb performance of duty during this perilous engagement reflect the highest credit upon Corporal Haluchak and the United States Naval Service.

SPOT AWARD, Commander in Chief, Pacific Forces: Serial 2788