Honors: Bronze Star

"Quick to act when dangerous fires broke out in various parts of the ship following the crash of the enemy plane, Campbell immediately proceeded aft and flooded the 40-mm clipping room near the No. 5 gun mount then, skillfully manning a fire hose, aided materially in extinguishing several minor fires. Acuteley aware of the imminence of explosion from a furiously burning depth charge on the main deck, he moved aft on the superstructure deck and turned his hose on the raging flames beneath, playing a steady stream of water on the blaze until the deadly charge suddenly flared and detonated despite all efforts of the crew to prevent the disaster...He gallantly gave his life in the service of his country."

Citation, in part: "...After his ship was struck by an enemy airplane and bomb, during heavy air attack, in enemy waters, which caused large fires, he calmly and courageously entered a burning and smoke filled compartment and assisted in removing three badly injured men, thereby saving them from certain death. Although wounded at the time himself, he continued to search for casualties and later joined the firefighting parties until all fires were extinguished or brought under control..."

Citation, in part: "...during the reconquest of the Philippine Islands on 12 December 1944. Lieutenant (jg) Cratsley at the risk of his own life, entered burning compartments, littered with unexploded shells and dense chemical fumes in order to extricate shipmates. In addition, he was extremely courageous and skillful in fighting the numerous fires which threatened the ship..."

“Quick to act as dangerous fires broke out in various parts of the ship following the crash of the enemy plane, Filadoro voluntarily left the security of his station…Acutely aware of the imminence of a disastrous explosion, he fought the raging flame with indomitable energy until the blazing charge ultimately detonated despite all efforts of the crew to prevent the disaster. Although instantly killed in the explosion, Filadoro had rendered valiant assistance in the emergency…”

“During fanatical Japanese suicide air attacks, Ensign Fortson directed the guns under his control in destroying two hostile planes and assisting in the destruction of at least two others. When one of the attacking planes crashed his ship during her attempt to assist a friendly destroyer in distress, he maintained rigid control of his battery despite numerous casualties and coolly directed the control of damage.”

“After a friendly ship hit a mine, Lieutenant Commander (then Lieutenant) Gilbert brought his vessel through dangerous waters and proceeded to rescue survivors of the sinking ship.”

“After an enemy plane crashed his ship and personnel were ordered to clear the director area, Lieutenant Junior Grade Hubbard shifted his station to the superstructure deck and retained control of his battery. In the face of repeated strafing and suicide attacks, he directed fire of the operative weapons and, although his exposed position was almost in the line of flight of the hostile aircraft during the last attack, remained steadfast at his post until the position became untenable and the whole forward part of the ship had to be abandoned. Proceeding to the main deck, he assisted with the orderly evacuation and, although ammunition was exploding around him, was one of the last to leave the area.”

"Skillfully performing his duties, PACE remained at his battle station and, in the face of a savage Japanese suicide attack, directed accurate fire which contribute to the destruction of an enemy plane passing within fifteen feet of his director."

“With the attacks continuing unabated, he directed personnel on electrical switchboards in the prompt securing of damaged electrical circuits, thereby averting electrical fires and overloads and assisting in the maintenance of power supplied over vital, non damaged circuits. Fatally struck down when another bomber crashed his station…”

“Demonstrating outstanding skill and courage in the face of repeated enemy air attacks, Captain Phillips efficiently coordinated the activities of ships under his command.”

“Although severely wounded when his ship was struck by an enemy suicide plane, Vaught continued to man his gun in local control and aided in repelling another attacking plane, thereby contributing materially to saving his ship from further damage.”

"Entering burning and damaged compartments to secure electrical leads which were starting additional firesmand injuring personnel, Wadsworth assisted materially in the control of damage and, by his accurate knowledge of the ship's wiring, reduced the hazards and contributed to the prevention of further damage to the vessel."

"Following a near miss by a bomb which caused serious damage in the forward engine room, Lieutenant Wright skillfully directed repairs that enabled his department to resume normal operations during an extremely critical period."

22 April, 1945: Jesse R. Campbell, Electrician’s Mate First Class, USNR, USS Isherwood (DD-520)