Jack C. Mccurdy

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Jack C. McCurdy, Lieutenant (MC), U.S. Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession, extraordinary courage, and disregard of personal danger while serving as Battalion Surgeon with the SIXTH Marine Division, on Guam in the Marianas Islands, on 21 July 1944. By his courage, determination, and untiring devotion to duty, Lieutenant McCurdy saved many lives. His professional ability, courage, and inspiring devotion to duty upheld the highest traditions of the Medical Corps and the United States Naval Service.