Robert P. Ross

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Robert P. Ross, First Lieutenant (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company C, 37th Engineer Combat Battalion, in action against enemy forces on 6 June 1944, in France. First Lieutenant Ross’ intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Robert P. Ross, Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier- based Navy Combat Plane, in action on 24 July 1945, while deployed over Kure Naval Base, Japan. His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.