Edward Paul Sauer

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Edward Paul Sauer, Captain, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commander, Task Group SIXTEEN (TG-16), during Naval Combat action on 24 August 1942, in the Solomon Islands. Captain Sauer’s conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.