John Windsor Rowley

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to John Windsor Rowley, Ensign, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier- based Navy Plane embarked from the U.S.S. YORKTOWN (CV-5), on 4 and 7 May 1942, during the Battles of Tulagi of the Coral Sea. His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.