Navy Cross Awards to members of Foreign Allies in World War II

ARMSTRONG, JOHN MALET
Commodore 2nd Class, Royal Australian Navy
Commanding Officer, HMAS Australia
Date of Action: January 6 - 9, 1945
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to John Malet Armstrong, Commodore 2nd Class, Royal Australian Navy, for conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity in action as Commanding Officer of HMAS Australia during the capture of Lingayen Gulf and the landing on Luzon, Philippine Islands from 6 January to 9 January 1945. Although the Australia was heavily hit, suffering heavy casualties and the disablement of a large portion of her anti aircraft guns and radar system, Captain Armstrong maintained her assigned station and carried out her bombardment missions.
Commonwealth of Australia Gazette 15 May 1947, p. 1325
Home Town: Australia

AVDEEV, M. V.
Lieutenant Colonel, Navy of the U.S.S.R.
Date of Action:
Synopsis:
The Navy Cross is presented to M. V. Avdeev, Lieutenant Colonel, Navy of the U.S.S.R., for extraordinary heroism against the Germans while serving with the Soviet Northern Fleet. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.
Home Town: Russia

*BAND, JOHN MOREL
Lieutenant Commander, Royal Australian Naval Voluntary Reserve
Date of Action: September 22, 1943
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to John Morel Band, Lieutenant Commander, Royal Australian Naval Voluntary Reserve, for extraordinary heroism in action against the enemy, as Officer in Charge of the Naval Beach Party that landed at Japanese occupied Finschafen on 22 September 1943. He landed with the first wave in face of heavy enemy machine gun and mortar fire. In absolute disregard for his own safety he repeatedly exposed himself in efforts to execute successfully the task that had been assigned him, and in doing so, was mortally wounded. Demonstrating tenacious courage, he continued to direct his group and was successful in diverting one group of landing craft which were about to land on the wrong beach in the face of heavy enemy opposition. As the result of his wounds he fell unconscious on the beach and was returned to a field hospital where he died. His daring leadership and devotion to duty contributed to the successful completion of a vital mission. He gallantly gave his life in the service of his country.
Commonwealth of Australia Gazette 21 June 1945, p. 1352
Home Town: Australia

BASISTY, N.E.
Vice Admiral, Navy of the U.S.S.R.
Citation Currently Not Available
BRIDSON, GORDON
Lieutenant Commander, Royal New Zealand Navy
Commanding Officer, HMNZS Kiwi
Date of Action: January 29 & 30, 1943
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Gordon Bridson, Lieutenant Commander, Royal New Zealand Navy, for extraordinary heroism in destroying a Japanese submarine at Kamimbo, near Guadalcanal, on January 29 and 30, 1943, while serving as Commanding Officer of HMNZS Kiwi.
Birth: 12/2/1909 - Auckland, New Zealand
Home Town: Wellington, New Zealand

*BUCHANAN, CAMPBELL H.
Leading Signalman, Royal New Zealand Navy
HMNZS Kiwi
Date of Action: January 29 & 30, 1943
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Campbell H. Buchanan, Leading Signalman, Royal New Zealand Navy, for extraordinary heroism in action against a Japanese submarine at Kamimbo, near Guadalcanal, in the Solomon Islands on the night of January 29 and 30, 1943, while serving aboard the HMNZS Kiwi.
Birth: 4/7/1920 - Port Chalmers, New Zealand
Home Town: Port Chalmers, New Zealand

BURLAMAQUI, ARMANDO
Commander, Brazilian Navy
Citation Currently Not Available
FARNCOMB, HAROLD BRUCE
Commodore, Royal Australian Navy
Commander, Royal Australian Squadron
Date of Action: January 6 - 9, 1945
Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to Harold Bruce Farncomb, Commodore, Royal Australian Navy, for distinguishing himself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity in action as Commander, Royal Australian Squadron, during the capture of Lingayen Gulf and the landing on Luzon, Philippine Islands, from 6 January to 9 January, 1945. During this period, in which HMAS Australia was hit four times by enemy planes and HMAS Aruna seriously damaged, Commodore Farncomb displayed a high degree of courage, determination and professional skill.
Home Town: , Australia

FISANOVICH, I. I.
Captain Second Rank, Navy of the U.S.S.R.
Citation Currently Not Available
GRESHILOVE. M.V.G.
Captain-Lieutenant, Navy of the U.S.S.R.
Citation Currently Not Available
GURIN, A.I.
Captain Second Rank, Navy of the U.S.S.R.
Citation Currently Not Available
GUSKOV, E.V.
Captain Second Rank, Navy of the U.S.S.R.
Citation Currently Not Available
KENNEDY, DONALD G.
Captain, New Zealand
Coast Watcher, Sergi Point, New Georgia,
Date of Action:
Synopsis:
The Navy Cross is presented to Donald G. Kennedy, Captain, New Zealand, for extraordinary heroism in action against Japanese forces in the Solomon Islands, when he led his men in numerous skirmishes and destroyed or captured many Japanese troops, machine-guns, and barges, with negligible injury to his force. He also rescued many downed American airmen.
Birth: Springhills, Southland, New Zealand
Home Town: Invercargill, New Zealand

KUCHEROV, S. G.
Rear Admiral, Navy of the U.S.S.R.
Date of Action:
Synopsis:
The Navy Cross is presented to S. G. Kucherov, Rear Admiral, Navy of the U.S.S.R., for extraordinary heroism in action as commander, of the Soviet White Sea Flotilla.
Home Town: , Russia

KURZENKOV, S. G.
Captain Northern Fleet, Navy of the U.S.S.R.
Citation Currently Not Available
MALAVERGENE, RENE
French (Civilian)
Citation Currently Not Available
PHIPPS, PETER
Lieutenant Commander, Royal New Zealand Navy
Commanding Officer, HMNZS Moa
Date of Action:
Citation Currently Not Available
Birth: 6/7/1909 - Whitby, England
Home Town: Wellington, New Zealand

TATARENKO, D. M.
Captain, Navy of the U.S.S.R.
Citation Currently Not Available
TRAVKIN, I. V.
Captain-Lieutenant, Navy of the U.S.S.R.
Citation Currently Not Available