John K. B. Ginder
Born: August 13, 1900 at Altoona, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Altoona, Pennsylvania
Navy Cross
World War II
U.S. Navy
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to John K. B. Ginder, Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the Destroyer U.S.S. ANDERSON (DD-411), in action against the enemy on 7 and 8 May 1942, during the Battle of the Coral Sea. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.