Sylvester J. Haag

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Sylvester J. Haag, Chief Shipfitter, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving on board the U.S.S. CURTISS (AV-4), in action against the enemy on June, 21, 1945, at Kerama Retto, Ryukyu Islands. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.