Hugh K. Harris

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Hugh K. Harris, Gunner’s Mate Second Class, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving as Captain of the Number 4 40- mm. Quadruple Mount on board the Battleship U.S.S. SOUTH DAKOTA (BB-57), in action against the enemy on 19 July 1944, in the Pacific War Area. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.