Henry Kent Hewitt

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Cross to Henry Kent Hewitt, Vice Admiral, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commander of the Western Task Force at North Africa, during November, 1942. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.

Awards: Navy Cross (WWI), Navy Cross (WWII)