Robert Wallace Durette
Born: February 20, 1921 at Cervais, Oregon
Home Town: Aurona, Oregon
Navy Cross
World War II
U.S. Navy
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Robert Wallace Durette, Watertender Second Class, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving on board the Destroyer Escort U.S.S. STAFFORD (DE-411), in action against the enemy on 5 January 1945, in the Pacific War Area. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.