Herbert L. Jukes

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Herbert L. Jukes, 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. KINGFISH (SS-234), in action on 3 and 7 January, during the SIXTH War Patrol of that submarine in the Pacific War Area. His conduct throughout was an inspiration to his officers and men and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.