James Harper McDonald

Branch

U.S. Navy

Era

Peacetime and other actions

Home state

District of Columbia

Action

Area at sea of sinking of the U S S Squalus

The citation

Official 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 U.S.S. 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.

Sources

• U.S. Army Medal of Honor citation index
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