Navy Cross
World War II
U.S. Navy
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Arthur L. Maher, Captain, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession on Board the Heavy Cruiser U.S.S. HOUSTON (CA-30), in action against the enemy on 4 February 1942, the Flores Sea. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.