Robert Edward Mchenry

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Robert Edward McHenry, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Torpedo Plane in Torpedo Squadron TWENTY (VT-20), embarked from the U.S.S. ENTERPRISE (CV-6), in action on 24 October 1944, during the Battle for Leyte Gulf in the Philippine Islands. In the face of intense antiaircraft fire, Lieutenant McHenry pressed home his torpedo attack, scoring a hit which seriously damaged an enemy battleship. His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 338 (May 1945)