| On behalf of your commanding officer,
I'm sure I can tell Mr. José Iturbi |
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| that the officers and crew
of this ship are grateful to him |
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| for coming here to lead
our Navy bands in this ceremony. |
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| Along with every other civilian,
it is I who am grateful to you |
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| and to all the men
in the United States Navy. |
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| The men who are to be decorated
are present, sir. |
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| Joseph Brady,
Gunner's Mate Second Class. |
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| Clarence Doolittle, Seaman First Class. |
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| During the action aboard
the USS cruiser Knoxville |
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| these two men
remained at their stations |
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| serving their gun
until the ammunition was exhausted. |
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| When by force of explosion,
Doolittle was blown overboard |
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| Joseph Brady, without regard
for his own personal safety |
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| dived into the sea
and rescued his shipmate. |
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| Acting for the secretary of the Navy,
I award you both the Silver Star. |
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| - Congratulations, Brady.
- Thank you, sir. |
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| - Congratulations, Doolittle.
- Thank you, sir. |
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| To the men who formally
served on the Knoxville |
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| including those I've just decorated |
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| you'll be granted four days' leave,
effective immediately. |
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| Leave your quarter. |
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