Earle Cross Johnson

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Earle Cross Johnson, Machinist’s Mate First Class, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty in action against the enemy while serving on board the Destroyer U.S.S. GWIN (DD-433), during an engagement with Japanese naval forces near Savo Island on the night of 14 – 15 November 1942. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.