The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant, Junior Grade Everett W. Pease, United States Naval Reserve, for gallantry in action while acting as naval gunfire liaison officer with an infantry division during the invasion of Normandy, France, 6 June 1944. Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Pease took charge of an infantry unit and by his example of courage led them forward. The naval gunfire which he directed assisted materially in the capture of Cherbourg. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.