Gerald Francis Bogan

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Gerald Francis Bogan, Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commander, Task Force 38.2, during offensive operations against enemy Japanese aircraft and shipping in the central Luzon area, in Philippine Waters, on 25 November 1944. When the ships under his command were under heavy enemy aerial attack, Rear Admiral Bogan maneuvered them with such skill and judgment that the least favorable target was presented to the enemy. With three of his carriers damaged, including two bomb hits on his own Flagship, he continued to fight his forces so skillfully and vigorously that eight enemy aircraft were shot down by ship’s gun fire and the remaining enemy driven away. The conduct of Rear Admiral Bogan throughout this action reflects great credit upon himself, and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

Commander, 2d Carrier Task Force, Pacific: Serial 01203 (February 4, 1945)