The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Commander Thomas Dana McGrath (NSN: 0-75377), United States Navy, for meritorious service in active sustained operations against the enemy in the Bay of Seine, France, from 8 June to 12 June 1944, in the Area Screen of the Naval Western Task Force. The Area Screen was charged with protecting vessels in the Western Task Force Area from German surface forces, and submarines, and to assist in the protection against aircraft. The U.S.S. NELSON, commanded by Lieutenant Commander McGrath, performed its part in this task meritoriously, effectively and in a manner in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.