Lawrence Savadkin

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lawrence Savadkin, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving on board the U.S.S. TANG (SS-306), during the FIFTH War Patrol of that submarine from 25 September 1944 to 25 October 1944, in enemy controlled waters of the Pacific War Area. The conduct of Lieutenant Savadkin throughout this action reflects great credit upon himself, and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.