Lindsey E. Morgan

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lindsey E. Morgan, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Maintenance Officer on board the Aircraft Carrier U.S.S. FRANKLIN (CV-13), which was striking the Japanese home islands in the vicinity of Kobe, Japan, on 19 March 1945. On that date the FRANKLIN was struck by enemy bombs which caused tremendous fires and explosions among a large number of fully armed and fueled planes both on the flight deck and in the hangar. The conduct of Lieutenant Morgan throughout this action reflects great credit upon himself, and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.