James Ralph Reid, Jr.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to James Ralph Reid, Jr., Gunner’s Mate Third Class, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving with Naval Group (China), in action against the enemy on 21 August 1945, during a junk engagement. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.