LIEUTENANT, JUNIOR GRADE, WILLIAM THOMAS GOOD, United States Naval Reserve. For extraordinary heroism as a pilot in Bombing Squadron SIXTEEN, attached to the U.S.S. LEXINGTON, in operations against enemy Japanese forces during the Battle for Leyte Gulf, October 25, 1944. Courageous and skillful in the face of enemy air opposition and extremely intense and continuous fire from hostile antiaircraft batteries, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Good boldly pressed home a hazardous dive-bombing attack on a Japanese aircraft carrier and, accurately placing his bomb, scored a direct hit upon his target, despite its desperate evasive tactics. A superb and intrepid airman, he contributed directly to the sinking of the enemy aircraft carrier and played a gallant part in strenuous aerial operations during this critical period of the Pacific War. His courage, daring tactics and fearless devotion to duty were essential factors in the success of our forces and reflect the highest credit upon Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Good and the United States Naval Service.

Mr. Good resides in Washington State.