William Henry Harrison

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to William Henry Harrison, Radioman Second Class, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving the Submarine Chaser SC SIX HUNDRED NINETY-NINE (SC-699), in action against the enemy on 27 May 1944, at Biak, Indonesia. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.