William Paul Dillard

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to William Paul Dillard, Gunner’s Mate First Class, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving on board the Destroyer U.S.S. BUTLER (DD-636) in action against the enemy on 29 April 1945, at Okinawa, in the Ryukyu Islands. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.