Jack L. Selk

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Jack L. Selk (516570), Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving as a Rocket launcher Operator, with Company G, Second Battalion, Sixth Marines, SECOND Marine Division, during action against enemy Japanese forces on Saipan, Marianas Islands, 15 June 1944. Voluntarily going forward under intense enemy fire, Private First Class Selk worked his way to a position fifteen feet from two oncoming Japanese tanks which had penetrated our lines and were attacking the Regimental Command Post. Firing two well-aimed shots from his bazooka, he scored two direct hits and disabled both tanks. His intrepid spirit, courage and devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon Private First Class Selk and the United States Naval Service.

SPOT AWARD, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific: Serial 6685