The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Sergeant Daniel Wayne Hudspeth (MCSN: 294194), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving with Company C, FIRST Marine Raider Battalion, during the enemy Japanese attack on Henderson Field, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, on the night of 13 and 14 September 1942. Repeatedly leading his unit against hostile positions on a ridge about one thousand yards south of the Guadalcanal airfield, Sergeant Hudspeth, by his inspiring courage in the face of devastating fire, contributed to the relentless fighting spirit which aided greatly in the defeat of the Japanese forces. He gallantly gave up his life in the service of his country.