The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Seaman Second Class Daniel V. Walker, United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty in action against the enemy while serving as Bow Gunner on Motor Torpedo Boat ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE (PT-133), in action on 15 October 1943, during an engagement in which his vessel and Motor Torpedo Boat 191 attacked and destroyed four troop-laden enemy landing craft. All guns on his vessel having ceased fire due to stoppages or lack of ammunition, Seaman Second Class Walker left a place of comparative safety and proceeded to a forecastle gun which was jammed, but which had ammunition available. On the way he was knocked down by a bullet striking his chest. Nevertheless, he continued on his hands and knees, removed the ammunition, crawled to his own gun and re-opened fire on the enemy. He continued firing until struck in the arm by another bullet. As a result of his resolute action, the enemy fire slackened, and Motor Torpedo Boat 191 was able to close in and destroy the enemy craft. The exceptional heroism, intrepidity, and outstanding devotion to duty displayed by Seaman Second Class Walker were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.