David George Lucas

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to David George Lucas (710515/1105), Ensign, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving on board the U.S.S. LIBERTY (AGTR-5), in action in the Mediterranean Sea on 8 June 1967. Ensign Lucas assumed duties as Executive Officer, Operations Officer, Officer of the Deck, quartermaster of the watch, lookout, messenger, and hospital corpsman during the attack. The actions of Ensign Lucas on this occasion were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.