The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Sergeant Major Lewis Jean Camp (MCSN: 242931), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving as Control Officer of 20-mm. Anti-aircraft Guns on board the U.S.S. CABOT (CVL-28) in action against enemy Japanese forces off the coast of the Philippine Islands on 25 November 1944. Fearlessly exposing himself to the savage strafing of Japanese planes plunging to dangerously low altitudes during a sustained enemy aerial attack, Sergeant Major Camp rendered outstanding serviced in defense of his ship, directing the salvos of his powerful gun batteries against several targets with devastating effect. Severely wounded when a Japanese bomb exploded directly beneath his gun-mount, he stoutly disregarded his own painful wounds and calmly and efficiently directed the care of other casualties in his station. Remaining steadfast at his post and reorganizing his gun crews when the enemy attack was renewed with merciless intensity, he continued to order the well-placed fire of his weapons, refusing to leave his position until all danger of attack had ceased. Subsequently discovered in a critical condition, he insisted that all other wounded be cared fore before submitting himself for medical treatment of his own wounds which shortly afterward proved fatal. By his indomitable leadership, resolute fortitude and aggressive determination, Sergeant Major Camp contributed essentially to the safety of his carrier and the planes of Air Group Twenty-Nine embarked on board, and his unyielding devotion to duty and valiant spirit of self-sacrifice throughout reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.