John Taurman
Born: February 10, 1916 at Cincinnati, Ohio
Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio
Status: KIA
Navy Cross
World War II
U.S. Navy
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to John Taurman, Ensign, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession, in action against the enemy on 24 August 1942, during the battle of the Eastern Solomons. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States. He gallantly gave his life for his country.