Charles E. Kirkpatrick

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Charles E. Kirkpatrick, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy (Retired), for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty in action against the enemy while serving with a special reconnaissance detachment in the Pacific War Area from 11 July 1944 to 28 August 1944. Lieutenant Kirkpatrick’s conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.