Clifford Luther Christian

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Clifford Luther Christian, Radioman Second Class, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving on board the Escort Carrier U.S.S. MANILA BAY (CVE-61), in action against the enemy on 5 January 1945, in the China Sea. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.