Maurice H. Bennett

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Maurice H. Bennett, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as Communications Officer on board the U.S.S. LIBERTY (AGTR-5), in action in the Mediterranean Sea on 8 June 1967. Lieutenant Bennett assumed duties as the ship’s communications officer and labored below decks during the attack. His on this occasion were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.