Seaman First Class Johnnie D. Hutchins

While on the bridge of his LST that was participating on the assault of Lae, New Guinea on 4 September 1943, his ship was under simultaneous attack from shore batteries and enemy airplanes. While an aerial torpedo was heading to his ship, the ship was also struck with a bomb. Although mortally wounded by the bomb explosion, Petty Officer Hutchins used all of his strength to seize the helm and maneuver his ship clear of the advancing torpedo. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.