Gordon Alvin Sherwood

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Gordon Alvin Sherwood, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Plane and Squadron Flight Officer in action on 24 August 1942, while deployed over the Easter Solomon Islands. His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.