Daniel J. Godsoe

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Chief Quartermaster Daniel J. Godsoe, United States Navy, for gallantry in action off Guadalcanal, on 30 November 1942. After securing records and publications scattered by a Japanese torpedo attack on his warship, Chief Quartermaster Godsoe volunteered his services aside from his regular duties and throughout the engagement exercised a calming effect on enlisted personnel on the bridge. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.