John Martin Higgins

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to John Martin Higgins, Commander, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commander, Destroyer Division 23, engaged in the New Georgia Islands Operations against enemy Japanese forces in the Solomon Islands Area from 30 June to 13 July 1943. Commander Higgins’ conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.