John Deadrick Scott

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to John Deadrick Scott (700158/1105), Ensign, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as Damage Control Officer on board the U.S.S. LIBERTY (AGTR-5), in action in the Mediterranean Sea on 8 June 1967. The actions of Ensign Scott on this occasion were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.