Vet Eugene Tenney
Born: October 4, 1920 at Buckhannon, West Virginia
Home Town: Buckhannon, West Virginia
Status: KIA
Navy Cross
World War II
U.S. Navy
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Vet Eugene Tenney, Aviation Ordnanceman Second Class, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving on board the Aircraft Carrier U.S.S. FRANKLIN (CV-13), in action against the enemy on 30 October 1944, in the Pacific War Area. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States. He gallantly gave his life for his country.