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U.S. Navy

James Harper Mcdonald

ConflictNoncombat

RankLieutenant

Year of Action1939

Citation

For extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as a master diver throughout the rescue and salvage operations following the sinking of the USS Squalus on 23 May 1939. His leadership, masterly skill, general efficiency, and untiring devotion to duty in directing diving operations, and in making important and difficult dives under the most hazardous conditions, characterize conduct far above and beyond the ordinary call of duty.

Branch: U.S. Navy Conflict: Noncombat Year of Action: 1939