Bryce F. Lockwood

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Bryce F. Lockwood (1859856), Staff Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving on board the U.U.S.S. LIBERTY (AGTR-5), in action in the Mediterranean Sea on 8 June 1967. Despite severe burns, the rapid rise of water, heavy smoke and complete darkness, was instrumental in the rescue of personnel from the flooded compartments, thus averting even further loss of life. Without regard for his personal safety or his injuries, Staff Sergeant Lockwood assisted in the rescue until ordered to leave. His calm, rational thinking and actions evidenced a high degree of professional competence and moral fibre. The actions of Staff Sergeant Lockwood on this occasion were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.