David Wells Roberts

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to David Wells Roberts, Commander, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the Heavy Cruiser U.S.S. HOUSTON (CA-30), in action against the enemy on 28 February and 1 March 1942, at Sunda Strait. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.