Theodore C. Pratt

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Theodore C. Pratt, Lieutenant Commander (MC), U.S. Navy (Reserve), for distinguished service in the line of his profession, extraordinary courage, and disregard of personal danger while serving as Medical Officer to U.S. Marines, in action from 7 August 1942 to 24 September 1942, at Guadalcanal, in the Solomon Islands. By his courage, determination, and untiring devotion to duty, Lieutenant Commander Pratt saved many lives. His professional ability, courage, and inspiring devotion to duty upheld the highest traditions of the Medical Corps and the United States Naval Service.