Maynard William Tollberg

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Maynard William Tollberg, Watertender Second Class, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty in action against the enemy while serving on board the Destroyer U.S.S. LaVALLETTE (DD-448), in action against enemy Japanese forces near Rennell Island, Solomon Islands, on 29 and 30 January, 1943. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States. He gallantly gave his life for his country.