The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Cross to Commander Everett Hartwell Steinmetz (NSN: 0-74958), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. CREVALLE (SS-291), on the SEVENTH War Patrol of that submarine during the period 27 May 1945 to 5 July 1945, in enemy controlled waters in the Sea of Japan. With great daring, fully aware of the perils involved in completing this hitherto un-attempted undertaking, Commander Steinmetz penetrated strong anti-submarine mine barriers and entered supposedly inviolable enemy waters. With exceptional skill and aggressiveness he attacked the enemy at every opportunity and sank four enemy ships, including a valuable combatant unit, and two small craft, for a total of approximately 9,000 tons. At the expiration of the time to be spent in the area he made his exit through heavily mined and patrolled waters and brought his ship back to port safely. His conduct throughout was in inspiration to his officers, his men and to the entire Submarine Service, and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Commander Everett Hartwell Steinmetz (NSN: 0-74958), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. CREVALLE (SS-291), on the SIXTH War Patrol of that submarine during the period 28 March 1945 to 3 May 1945, in enemy controlled waters of the East China Sea. Notwithstanding the constant danger of detection, aerial bombing, and rocks and shoals, Commander Steinmetz skillfully completed a most important special mission. In addition, he launched aggressive attacks which resulted in sinking more than 1,000 tons of enemy shipping. Through his experience and sound judgment Commander Steinmetz brought his ship safely back to port. His conduct throughout was an inspiration to his officers and men and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.