John D. Lorenz
Born: January 4, 1919 at Butte, Montana
Home Town: Gervais, Oregon
Navy Cross
World War II
U.S. Navy
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to John D. Lorenz, Ensign, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Battery Officer on board the Aircraft Carrier U.S.S. YORKTOWN (CV-5), in action against enemy Japanese forces during the Battle of Midway on 6 June 1942. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.