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.