Russell Lawrence Reiserer

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Russell Lawrence Reiserer, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Fighter Plane in Fighting Squadron TWO (VF-2), embarked from the U.S.S. HORNET (CV-12), in action on 19 October 1944, while deployed over the Marianas. His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.