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Recipients

  • Wendell Wright

    Wendell Wright

  • Howard Young

    Howard Young

    Howard Young graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1923. He retired as a U.S. Navy Rear Admiral.

  • Edward Zacek

    Edward Zacek

  • Vincent Zanetti

    Vincent Zanetti

  • Edward Williamson

    Edward Williamson

  • Francis Williamson

    Francis Williamson

    Francis Williamson graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1931. He retired as a U.S. Navy Rear Admiral.

  • Wilford Willy

    Wilford Willy

    The pilot of Lieutenant Willy’s plane was Lieutenant Joseph P. Kennedy, oldest brother of future President John F. Kennedy. Lieutenant Kennedy was also awarded the…

  • Donald Wilson

    Donald Wilson

  • Albert Winchell

    Albert Winchell

    All 14 pilots of Torpedo Squadron 6 (VT-6) received the Navy Cross for their actions during the Air Battle of Midway. NINE of the fourteen…

  • John Wingfield

    John Wingfield

  • Jack Wintle

    Jack Wintle

    Jack Wintle graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1932.

  • Peyton Wirtz

    Peyton Wirtz

    Peyton Wirtz graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1931. He retired as a U.S. Navy Captain.