Robert Hall Smith

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Robert Hall Smith, Captain, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commander, Destroyer Squadron TWENTY-TWO, during Naval Combat action on 27 and 29 November 1944, in the Camotes Sea. Captain Smith’s conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.