Frank H. Rile, Jr.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Frank H. Rile, Jr., Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession while serving on board the Destroyer U.S.S. SMITH (DD-378), in action against the enemy during the operations of the U.S. Naval Forces north of the Santa Cruz, Islands, on 26 October 1942. Lieutenant Rile’s conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.