Raymond Foster Conklin

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Raymond Foster Conklin, Ensign, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Fighter Plane in action on 7 August 1943, at Tulagi. His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.