Edward George Lorenz

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Edward George Lorenz (301497), Lieutenant, Junior Grade, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism in action in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Dive Bomber, in action on 18 July 1945, during an attack against an enemy battleship in the Tokyo Bay Area. Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Lorenz skillfully and courageously pressed his attack home in the face of intense and accurate anti-aircraft fire scoring a hit on the target which contributed materially to the severe damage suffered by the warship. His skill and courage were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

Com2ndCarTaskForPac File C2CTF/P15/814, Serial 01863 (18 September 1945)