John Gardner Tennent III

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to John Gardner Tennent, III, Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the Destroyer U.S.S. SOUTHARD (DD-207), in action against the enemy on 10 November 1942, at San Christobal Island. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States. He gallantly gave his life for his country.