Jacob H. Mcdaniel

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Jacob H. McDaniel (330849), Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism as a Member of a Mortar Platoon of Company F, Second Battalion, Ninth Marines, THIRD Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Guam, Marianas Islands, 26 July 1944. When the radioman directing the attack of the company tanks became a casualty from the heavy hostile mortar, rifle and machine-gun fire, Corporal McDaniel voluntarily took up the radio and, furnishing the tanks valuable information regarding the enemy positions, accurately directed their fire and controlled their movements until the hostile forces were destroyed and the infantry had secured its objective. In addition, he annihilated four Japanese who attempted to attack the tanks with demolitions during the two-hour battle. His indomitable fighting spirit, courage and initiative were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

SPOT AWARD, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific: Serial 00420