The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Aviation Radioman First Class Joseph John Karrol (NSN: 2385511), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service as free machine gunner and Radioman of a carrier-based Navy Scouting Plane of Scouting Squadron FIVE (VS-5), attached to the U.S.S. YORKTOWN (CV-5), during the “Air Battle of Midway,” against enemy Japanese forces on 4 – 6 June 1942. When his pilot established contact with major enemy units, and in the face of determined opposition, he bravely drove off attacking fighters and sent complete contact and amplifying reports which later enabled our own forces to attack the last remaining enemy aircraft carrier. His brave and gallant action contributed in a large degree to the glorious and decisive victory of our forces and his valorous deeds were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.