The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Gunner’s Mate Second Class David Udolfsky, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service as member of the U.S.S. REID and one of the working party sent on board the U.S.S. Covington, which had been torpedoed. While assisting in salvage work, Gunner’s Mate Second Class Udolfsky showed great courage and devotion to duty just before she was abandoned and while in a sinking condition with her lower rail awash.