Harry C. Stevenson

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Harry C. Stevenson, Commander, U.S. Navy, for gallantry and intrepidity and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. ASPRO (SS-309), in action on 15 December 1943, during the FIRST War Patrol of that submarine in enemy controlled waters of the Pacific War Area. The conduct of Commander Stevenson throughout this action reflects great credit upon himself, and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.