Jerry Alexander Steward

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Jerry Alexander Steward, Lieutenant (CEC), U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession while serving with the SIXTEENTH Naval District, Cavite Navy Yard, in combat against enemy Japanese forces during the bombardment and occupation of the Philippine Islands beginning on 10 December 1941. Lieutenant Steward was courageous and untiring under repeated and sustained hostile bombing and strafing attacks. He rendered valiant service during the gallant stand by our forces against a prolonged and determined siege by the Japanese. The conduct of Lieutenant Steward throughout this action reflects great credit upon himself, and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 340 (July 1945)