Daniel E. Barbey

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Daniel E. Barbey, Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commander, Amphibious Force, SEVENTH Fleet, during attacks on Lae and Finschhafen in New Guinea, on 4 September and 22 September 1943. Rear Admiral Barbey personally led his forces to the beachheads under relentless air attacks. He directed the brilliantly executed landings which ultimately resulted in victory for our forces. Rear Admiral Barbey’s inspiring leadership and the valiant devotion to duty of his command contributed in large measure to the outstanding success of these vital missions and reflect great credit upon the United States Naval Service.

Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 332 (November 1944)