Lieutenant Junior Grade Wilbur E. Roberts 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 during the period of June 4-6, 1942. Disregarding extreme danger from concentrated anti-aircraft barrage and heavy fighter opposition, Lieutenant (junior grade) Roberts, with bold determination and courageous zeal, participated in the initial dive-bombing assault of our forces 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 utter disregard for his own personal safety. His gallant intrepidity and loyal devotion to duty contributed in large measure to the success of our forces and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

RADM Roberts resided in Southern California and had been a member of the Legion of Valor since 1983.