Melville Talbert Ross
Born: December 1, 1920 at Seminary, Mississippi
Home Town: Seminary, Mississippi
Navy Cross
World War II
U.S. Navy
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Melville Talbert Ross, 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 24 March 1945, while deployed over the Central Philippines. His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.