Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Chief Shipfitter

Unit:

USS Marblehead (CL-12), U.S. Navy

Awarded on:

October 8th, 1942

Citation:
"For performing their service with courage, perseverance, and high meritoriousness as members of the crew of a cruiser of the United States Navy which was severely damaged in action in defense of the Netherlands East Indies against the enemy, and where their efforts, great skill, and devotion to duty were decisive factors in preventing the loss of said cruiser as a result of the damage sustained."

Royal decree no. 6.
Joint citation with Machinist Mate First Class Dale Johnson