The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Commander Glover Trenholm Ferguson (NSN: 0-72457), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving aboard the Heavy Cruiser U.S.S. NEW ORLEANS (CA-32), during an engagement with enemy Japanese naval forces in the Solomon Islands Area, on the night of 30 November 1942. After his ship had been severely damaged by a terrific explosion, Lieutenant Commander Ferguson, with utter disregard for his own personal safety, entered gas-filled and flooding compartments and worked tirelessly to save his ship. His skill, courage, and outstanding devotion to duty were an inspiration to his men and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.