John Orth

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to John Orth, Ensign, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Plane in action on 4 May 1945, while deployed over Okinawa in the Ryukyu Islands. Ensign Orth’s outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.