Arthur J. White

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Arthur J. White, Commander (MC), U.S. Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession, extraordinary courage, and disregard of personal danger while serving as Senior Medical Officer on board the Aircraft Carrier U.S.S. LEXINGTON (CV-2), during the Battle of the Coral Sea on 7 and 8 May 1942. By his courage, determination, and untiring devotion to duty, Commander White saved many lives. His professional ability, courage, and inspiring devotion to duty upheld the highest traditions of the Medical Corps and the United States Naval Service.