Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant (junior grade)

Unit:

Fighting Squadron 6 (VF-6) U.S. Navy (Reserve)

Synopsis:
"The Navy Cross is presented to Harold F. Hagan, Lieutenant (j.g.), U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism in action on 25 July 1945, while serving with Fighting Squadron 6 (VF-6), deployed over Kure, Japan. His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."