Fred Luman Raymond

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Fred Luman Raymond, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession while deployed on channel patrol in the Philippine Islands from 4 January 1942 to 29 April 1942. Lieutenant Raymond’s conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States. He gallantly gave his life for his country.