Daniel Albert Joy

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Daniel Albert Joy, Pharmacist’s Mate Second Class, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism and conspicuous devotion to duty while serving as a Medical Corpsman with the FIRST Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces at Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, on 5 October 1942. By his courage and efforts in behalf of others at great risk to his own life, Pharmacist’s Mate Second Class Joy undoubtedly saved many lives, and his steadfast devotion to duty throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.