Recipients

James Riner

James Riner flew in the Air Battle of Midway in 1942, as a pilot in Bombing Squadron 8 (VF-8) embarked from the U.S.S. Hornet.
Robert Risser

Robert Risser graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1934. He retired as a U.S. Navy Captain.
James Ritchie
Donald Reeder
Don Reeves
Richard Regester
John Reichel
James Reid

James Reid was one of two men to earn the Navy Cross in China on August 21, 1945. Theirs were the last Navy Crosses earned…
Thomas Reidy

Thomas Reidy became a World War II Navy DOUBLE ACE, credited with shooting down ten enemy aircraft in aerial combat.
Russell Reiserer

Russell Reiserer became a World War II Navy ACE, credited with shooting down nine enemy aircraft in aerial combat, including becoming an ACE in a…
Jacob Reisert

Jacob Reisert was recommended for the Navy Cross by his commanding officer, and that recommendation was upgraded by the Commander of the First Carrier Task…
George Rentz

George Rentz received his undergraduate degree in 1903 from Pennsylvania College (now Gettysburg College), and received his masterÕs degree in 1909. Upon graduation he was…