Felix Budwell Stump

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Cross to Felix Budwell Stump, Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commander, Task Unit 77.12.7, in action against the enemy from 12 to 17 December 1944, at Mindoro in the Philippine Islands. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Felix Budwell Stump, Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commander, Task Unit 77.4.2, in action against the enemy from 18 through 29 October 1944, during the Battle of Leyte Gulf in the Philippine Islands. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.