Charles O. Mcdaniel

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Charles O. McDaniel, Ensign, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as a Combat Photo Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Combat Plane, in action on 13 and 15 May 1945, while deployed over Kyushu, Japan. His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.