ENSIGN LEWIS A. HOPKINS, United States Naval Reserve. For extraordinary heroism and distinguished service as pilot of an airplane of Bombing Squadron SIX in action against enemy Japanese forces in the Battle of Midway, June 4-6, 1942. Defying extreme danger from concentrated anti-aircraft barrage and powerful fighter opposition, Ensign Hopkins, with bold determination and courageous zeal, participated in dive-bombing assaults against Japanese naval units. Flying at a distance from his own forces which rendered return unlikely because of probable fuel exhaustion, he pressed home his attacks with extreme disregard for his own personal safety. His gallant intrepidity and loyal devotion to duty contributed greatly to the success of our forces and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

RADM Hopkins resided in Texas.