James Alexander Shirley

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to James Alexander Shirley, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession while serving on board the Light Aircraft Carrier U.S.S. PRINCETON (CVL-23), during operations against enemy Japanese forces in Philippine waters during the Battle of Leyte Gulf on 24 October 1944. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.