The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Seaman Second Class Solomon Schissel, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as a Seaman on board the U.S.S. Falcon, during the successful salvage operation of the U.S.S. S-51, from 16 October 1925 to 8 July 1926. Seaman Second Class Schissel’s actions during this operation were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.