F. Trubee Davison

The Navy Cross is presented to F. Trubee Davison, Lieutenant (j.g.), U.S. Navy, for exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in the organization of the first Yale aviation unit which formed the nucleus of the first Naval Reserve Flying Corps, from which the U. S. Naval Aviation Force, foreign service, afterwards grew. The efficiency of this group was largely due to the example of loyal and courageous duty set by this officer.