Lumir Ruzicka, Jr.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lumir Ruzicka, Jr., Lieutenant, Junior Grade, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier- based Navy Fighter Plane in Fighting-Bombing Squadron EIGHTY-FIVE (VFB-85), embarked from the U.S.S. SHANGRI-LA (CV-38), in action on 20 July 1944, while deployed in the Pacific War Area His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.