The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Commander Thomas Newhall, United States Navy (Reserve Force), for exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in assistance to the Commandant of the Fourth Naval District in business matters pertaining to the acquisition of land, etc. Later Lieutenant Commander Newhall was sent to England on special duty in connection with the mine barrage, after which he served as Assistant Chief of Staff of Commandant, Fourth Naval District.