John Daniel Welsh

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to John Daniel Welsh, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier- based Navy Dive Bomber of Bombing Squadron EIGHTY FOUR (VB-84), embarked from the U.S.S. BUNKER HILL (CV-17), in action against the enemy on 19 March 1945, while deployed over Kure Harbor, Japan. His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.