Wayne Daris Rorman

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Wayne Daris Rorman, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Commander of a Navy Liberator Search Plane in Bombing Squadron ONE HUNDRED TWO (VB-102), in action against enemy Japanese forces in the South Pacific War Area, on 27 March 1945. Undaunted by intense hostile anti- aircraft fire, Lieutenant Rorman courageously pressed home a daring and determined low-level bombing attack to destroy a heavily-armed enemy picket boat. With his plane severely damaged by fire from the hostile craft, he exercised brilliant airmanship in bringing his plane safe to base. By his courage, gallant fighting spirit and devotion to duty, Lieutenant Rorman upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 344 (November 1945)