Shane Hastings King

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Shane Hastings King, Commander, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession while serving on board the Aircraft Carrier U.S.S. BUNKER HILL (CV-17), in action against the enemy on 11 May 1945, off Okinawa in the Ryukyu Islands. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.