Robert Cris Hagen

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Robert Cris Hagen, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Gunnery Officer aboard the Destroyer U.S.S. JOHNSTON (DD-557), in action against enemy Japanese forces when his ship was attacked at sea in Philippine waters during the Battle of Samar on 25 October 1944. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.