The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Commander Clifford Morgan Campbell, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Plane and as Aviation Squadron Commander in Patrol Bombing Squadron ELEVEN (VPB-11), in action against enemy forces from 13 October 1943 to 22 November 1943, in the Southwest Pacific. Lieutenant Commander Campbell distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in hazardous missions and in duties of great responsibility during this period. Lieutenant Commander Campbell, a capable leader by example and guidance obtained for his squadron an outstanding record and personally rendered services of great benefit to the war effort. His conduct and leadership in pioneering a dangerous form of night attack were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.