Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class

Awarded on:

April 1944

"For meritorious conduct and outstanding performance of duty while voluntarily engaged in diving operations incident to the salvage of vessels damaged by enemy action at Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941. During the extraordinarily hazardous conditions inside submerged vessels totaling well over 100 hours of successful under water work, his individual efforts contributed in a large measure to the success of the diving phase of these operations and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."

Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 325