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Larson, Nils Rodney

Date of birth:
December 18th, 1913 (Worcester/Massachusetts, United States)
Date of death:
April 21st, 1976 (North Kingstown/Rhode Island, United States)
Nationality:
American

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Ensign
Unit:
Naval Amphibian Air Squadron, Naval Air Station Pearl Harbor, Naval Air Stations, U.S. Navy
Citation:
"For extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of an airplane, and for extraordinary courage and disregard of his own safety during the attack on the Fleet in Pearl Harbor, Territory of Hawaii, by Japanese forces on 7 December 1941. Although contact with the enemy meant almost certain destruction and despite the lack of any armament in this type plane, Ensign Larson voluntarily piloted a JRS amphibian plane, equipped with only Springfield rifles, in search for and to obtain information of the enemy forces. Ensign Larson's outstanding courage, daring airmanship and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."
Navy Cross

Sources

  • Photo 1: Glen G. Larson
  • - Sterner C.D., Recipients of The Navy Cross, 1916 - Present

Photo