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Contact Info
Home Town San Diego, CA
Last Address Falls Church, VA
Date of Passing Jan 04, 1999
Location of Interment Arlington National Cemetery (VLM) - Arlington, Virginia
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Details Behind Award
Navy Cross Awarded for actions during the World War II
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Commander Paul Henrik Bjarnason (NSN: 0-77152), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of this profession as Commanding Officer of the Destroyer U.S.S. HENRY A. WILEY (DD-749), in action against enemy Japanese forces in the vicinity of Okinawa, on 4 and 5 May 1945. During this period he ably commanded his ship, showing extreme courage, skill in combat, and determination, during numerous concentrated and determined attacks against his ship by enemy aircraft, and Baka bombs. Were it not for his demonstrated coolness in action, as well as a fine coordination of offensive directed gunfire his ship would not have avoided certain destruction. As a result of this extensive action his ship destroyed four enemy planes and two Baka bombs. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Action Date: May 4 & 5, 1945 Service: Navy Rank: Commander Company: Commanding Officer Division: U.S.S. Henry A. Wiley (DD-749)
