The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Commander Shane Hastings King, United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession while serving as First Lieutenant and Damage Control Officer on board the Aircraft Carrier U.S.S. BUNKER HILL (CV-17), in action against enemy Japanese forces in the vicinity of Okinawa, on 11 May 1945. When his ship was struck twice during determined enemy air attacks which resulted in extensive damage and raging fires on board, Commander King organized and led the fire-fighting and damage-control parties in effecting repairs and controlling the fires, thereby contributing materially to the saving of the ship. His professional skill, courage and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.