Livingston Swentzel, Jr.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Livingston Swentzel, Jr., Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession, in action against the enemy on 21 August 1945, during a junk action at Hainan, China. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.