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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Commander Thurlow Weed Davison (NSN: 0-62688), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the Minesweeper U.S.S. FINCH (AM-9), during operations in the Philippine Islands during the period 7 December 1941 through 2 April 1942. While exposed to frequent horizontal and dive bombing attacks by enemy Japanese air forces, Lieutenant Commander Davison directed the anti-aircraft batteries of his ship and conducted operations of strategic importance involving hazardous such as to bring great credit to his command and the United States Naval Service.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Division:

    U.S.S. Finch (AM-9)

    Action Date:

    April 29 – 30, 1942
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 20 (December 3, 1947)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star (Army Award) to Captain Thurlow Weed Davison (NSN: 0-62688), United States Navy, for gallantry in action in the Philippine Islands, on 29 – 30 April 1942. Volunteering to command the guide launch, Captain Davison demonstrated exceptional courage and resourcefulness in directing the hazardous and difficult task of sweeping a contact minefield south of Corregidor. While the operation was under attack from a Japanese plane, he skillfully directed several passes of the launch through the area. Through his courageous leadership and unremitting devotion to duty, Captain Davison made it possible to accomplish the subsequent necessary movement of navy craft and army personnel. His actions were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.