Roanoke Times, The (VA) - February 19, 1997
AMMEN, J. Neville Jr., 81, of Roanoke, died Monday, February 17, 1997, in the Virginia Veterans Care Center. He was a graduate of Hampden Sydney College, a veteran of World War II and a recipient of the Navy Cross. Mr. Ammen was a retired businessman, and an elder and choir member of Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church. He was preceded in death by a sister, Rachel A. Young. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Billie Tinsley Ammen; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jay and Karen Ammen, Roanoke, Tip and Monica Ammen, Coronado, Calif.; daughter, Cassy Ammen, Alexandria; brother and sister-in-law, William G. and Helen Ammen, Roanoke; eight grandchildren. A brother-in-law, Braxton Young of Salisbury, N.C.
Citation: (Info provided by Mr. Dowdy)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to John N. Ammen, Jr. (0-99935), Ensign, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Dive Bomber in Bombing Squadron FIVE (VB-5), embarked from the U.S.S. YORKTOWN (CV-5), in an attack on an enemy aircraft carrier during the Battle of the Coral Sea on 7 May 1942. This attack, pressed home in the face of heavy anti-aircraft fire, resulted in sinking of the carrier. Ensign Ammen's gallant conduct greatly contributed to the success of our forces in the Battle of the Coral Sea. His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Commander In Chief, Pacific Fleet: Serial 2050 (May 8, 1942)
Born: June 5, 1915 at Roanoke, Virginia
Home Town: Roanoke, Virginia
AMMEN, J. Neville Jr., 81, of Roanoke, died Monday, February 17, 1997, in the Virginia Veterans Care Center. He was a graduate of Hampden Sydney College, a veteran of World War II and a recipient of the Navy Cross. Mr. Ammen was a retired businessman, and an elder and choir member of Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church. He was preceded in death by a sister, Rachel A. Young. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Billie Tinsley Ammen; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jay and Karen Ammen, Roanoke, Tip and Monica Ammen, Coronado, Calif.; daughter, Cassy Ammen, Alexandria; brother and sister-in-law, William G. and Helen Ammen, Roanoke; eight grandchildren. A brother-in-law, Braxton Young of Salisbury, N.C.
Citation: (Info provided by Mr. Dowdy)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to John N. Ammen, Jr. (0-99935), Ensign, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Dive Bomber in Bombing Squadron FIVE (VB-5), embarked from the U.S.S. YORKTOWN (CV-5), in an attack on an enemy aircraft carrier during the Battle of the Coral Sea on 7 May 1942. This attack, pressed home in the face of heavy anti-aircraft fire, resulted in sinking of the carrier. Ensign Ammen's gallant conduct greatly contributed to the success of our forces in the Battle of the Coral Sea. His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Commander In Chief, Pacific Fleet: Serial 2050 (May 8, 1942)
Born: June 5, 1915 at Roanoke, Virginia
Home Town: Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke Times, The (VA) - February 19, 1997
AMMEN, J. Neville Jr., 81, of Roanoke, died Monday, February 17, 1997, in the Virginia Veterans Care Center. He was a graduate of Hampden Sydney College, a veteran of World War II and a recipient of the Navy Cross. Mr. Ammen was a retired businessman, and an elder and choir member of Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church. He was preceded in death by a sister, Rachel A. Young. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Billie Tinsley Ammen; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jay and Karen Ammen, Roanoke, Tip and Monica Ammen, Coronado, Calif.; daughter, Cassy Ammen, Alexandria; brother and sister-in-law, William G. and Helen Ammen, Roanoke; eight grandchildren. A brother-in-law, Braxton Young of Salisbury, N.C.
Citation: (Info provided by Mr. Dowdy)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to John N. Ammen, Jr. (0-99935), Ensign, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Dive Bomber in Bombing Squadron FIVE (VB-5), embarked from the U.S.S. YORKTOWN (CV-5), in an attack on an enemy aircraft carrier during the Battle of the Coral Sea on 7 May 1942. This attack, pressed home in the face of heavy anti-aircraft fire, resulted in sinking of the carrier. Ensign Ammen's gallant conduct greatly contributed to the success of our forces in the Battle of the Coral Sea. His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Commander In Chief, Pacific Fleet: Serial 2050 (May 8, 1942)
Born: June 5, 1915 at Roanoke, Virginia
Home Town: Roanoke, Virginia
AMMEN, J. Neville Jr., 81, of Roanoke, died Monday, February 17, 1997, in the Virginia Veterans Care Center. He was a graduate of Hampden Sydney College, a veteran of World War II and a recipient of the Navy Cross. Mr. Ammen was a retired businessman, and an elder and choir member of Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church. He was preceded in death by a sister, Rachel A. Young. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Billie Tinsley Ammen; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jay and Karen Ammen, Roanoke, Tip and Monica Ammen, Coronado, Calif.; daughter, Cassy Ammen, Alexandria; brother and sister-in-law, William G. and Helen Ammen, Roanoke; eight grandchildren. A brother-in-law, Braxton Young of Salisbury, N.C.
Citation: (Info provided by Mr. Dowdy)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to John N. Ammen, Jr. (0-99935), Ensign, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Dive Bomber in Bombing Squadron FIVE (VB-5), embarked from the U.S.S. YORKTOWN (CV-5), in an attack on an enemy aircraft carrier during the Battle of the Coral Sea on 7 May 1942. This attack, pressed home in the face of heavy anti-aircraft fire, resulted in sinking of the carrier. Ensign Ammen's gallant conduct greatly contributed to the success of our forces in the Battle of the Coral Sea. His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Commander In Chief, Pacific Fleet: Serial 2050 (May 8, 1942)
Born: June 5, 1915 at Roanoke, Virginia
Home Town: Roanoke, Virginia
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