The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Rear Admiral Allen Rockwell McCann, United States Navy, for heroic service as Commanding Officer of the USS IOWA, in action against enemy Japanese forces in the Western Pacific Area. Fighting his ship with determined aggressiveness during powerful raids executed in coordination with other units of the United States Fleet, Rear Admiral McCann consistently blasted the formidable defenses of strongly held enemy positions and, delivering his shattering broadsides with devastating accuracy, inflicted heavy losses upon the Japanese and aided materially in keeping to a minimum serious damage to his task force despite the enemy’s determined opposition. A forceful leader, Rear Admiral McCann, by his superb tactical skill, daring initiative and cool courage under fire, contributed essentially to the success of our forces during a prolonged period of fierce hostilities in the Pacific Theater and his unwavering devotion to duty throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.