AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  WWII
MODEL:  -

Citation:  1.) The U.S.S. ENTERPRISE in action against enemy Japanese forces during the Battle for Leyte Gulf, October 25, 1944. Cool and courageous in the face of heavy and accurate enemy antiaircraft fire, KROPP maintained constant radio communiction during a torpedo attack on a hostile carrier, thereby rendering invaluable aid to his pilot and contributing to the success of his squadron in the fulfillment of this dangerous mission. His skill, calmness and unwavering devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.