Frederick Henry Ritter

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Frederick Henry Ritter, Chief Electrician’s Mate, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty in action during the attack on the Light Cruiser U.S.S. MARBLEHEAD (CL-12), by Japanese enemy bombers on 4 February 1942. Chief Electrician’s Mate Ritter demonstrated extraordinary devotion to duty in directing and assisting in the repair and maintenance of temporary lighting, power and communications circuits. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.