Edward Sylvester Clapp

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Edward Sylvester Clapp, Signalman Second Class, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving on board the Aircraft Carrier U.S.S. ENTERPRISE (CV-6), in the Pacific War Area on 15 October 1942. Signalman Second Class Clapp’s conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.