Navy Federal Credit Union

The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Boatswain’s Mate Second Class Albert Stanley Jason (NSN: 2436290), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession in the Coral Sea on 8 May 1942. As Coxswain of a boat detailed to rescue survivors from the burning U.S.S. LEXINGTON (CV-2), he made repeated trips to the ship’s side under a hail of flaming debris caused by exploding bombs, ammunition, and gasoline with complete disregard for his own safety. When the boat propeller became fouled by floating lines, he dived over the side, cleared it expeditiously and continued the rescue work, thus saving many lives. His courage, quick thinking, and determination were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

Awards Received

  • Navy and Marine Corps Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Boatswain’s Mate Second Class

    Division:

    U.S.S. Lexington (CV-2)

    Action Date:

    May 4, 1942

    Board Serial 3950 (November 7, 1946)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Boatswain’s Mate Second Class Albert Stanley Jason (NSN: 2436290), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of duty as Coxswain of a boat sent to rescue two aviators forced down on Guadalcanal Island on 4 May 1942. On a strange uncharted coast, in complete darkness and squally weather, within action range of enemy forces and in shark infested waters, he dived overboard to clear a fouled propeller and later swam through a heavy surf to carry a line to the beach and bring off an exhausted man. His courage and perseverance were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.