The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Ensign Robert J. Bausinger (NSN: 0-395247), United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Fighter Plane, in action on 28 July 1945, at the Kure Naval Base in the heart of the Japanese homeland. Ensign Bausinger pressed home his attack in the face of intense and accurate anti-aircraft fire of all calibers. He persisted in his attack even though hit while in his dive, shrapnel penetrating the cockpit of his plane as well as gear on his person. By scoring a direct hit on an enemy battleship he contributed materially to the success of the Task Force attack. His skill, determination and heroic conduct were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.