Frederick MAX Stiesberg
Born: at Fort Smith, Arkansas
Home Town: Fort Smith, Arkansas
Navy Cross
World War II
U.S. Navy
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Frederick Max Stiesberg, Commander, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the Destroyer U.S.S. HILARY P. JONES (DD-427), in action against the enemy on 7 and 8 September 1944, at the Riviera. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.