William Earl Henry

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to William Earl Henry, 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 SEVENTY-NINE (VF(N)-79), in action on 12 October 1944, while deployed over Formosa. His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.