Lawrence Edwin Gilbert

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lawrence Edwin Gilbert, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Officer in Charge of LST TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY-TWO (LST-282), in action against the enemy in Southern France, on 15 August 1944. Lieutenant Gilbert’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.