David Nash
Born: October 12, 1914 at Haddon Heights, New Jersey
Home Town: Indianapolis, Indiana
Status: MIA
Navy Cross
World War II
U.S. Navy
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to David Nash, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession while serving on board the River Gunboat U.S.S. MINDANAO (PR-8), in the Philippine Islands, during the period 22 to 31 December 1941. While exposed to frequent horizontal and dive bombing attacks by enemy Japanese forces, Lieutenant Nash participated in operations of strategic importance involving hazardous missions. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.
Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 310 (January 1943)