Photo #: NH 106426
Lieutenant John J. Powers, USN
Halftone reproduction of a photograph, copied from the official
publication "Medal of Honor, 1861-1949, The Navy", page 245.
John J. Powers was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for "
distinguished and conspicuous gallantry" while serving as a Pilot with
Bombing Squadron Five (VB-5) at the Battle of the Coral Sea against the Japanese
during 4-8 May 1942.
U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Online Image: 34KB; 580 x 765 pixels
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