Charles O. Dodson, Jr.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Charles O. Dodson, Jr., Lieutenant, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Fighter Plane, in action on 25 July 1945, during operations against capital shipping in the Japanese Island sea area. Lieutenant Dodson’s outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.