Merrill K. Clementson
Born: February 12, 1910 at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Washington, D.C.
Navy Cross
World War II
U.S. Navy
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Merrill K. Clementson, Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. BLUEBACK (SS-326), on a War Patrol of that submarine in enemy controlled waters. Through his experience and sound judgment Lieutenant Commander Clementson brought his ship safely back to port. His conduct throughout was an inspiration to his officers and men and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.