Warner P. Portz
Status: POW
Navy Cross
World War II
U.S. Navy
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Warner P. Portz, Commander, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving as a Prisoner of War of the Japanese, while confined aboard the Prisoner of War ship ORYOKU MARU, from 13 through 15 December 1944. Commander Portz’ conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States. He gallantly gave his life for his country.