CDD80/A16-3 (W) | ||
U.S.S. Schley. Pearl Harbor, T.H., December 12, 1941. |
From: | Commander Destroyer Division EIGHTY. |
To: | Commandant, Fourteenth Naval District. |
Via: | Commander Inshore Patrol. |
Subject: | Attacks by Japanese of December 7; report on participation by Destroyer Division EIGHTY. |
It should be noted that this attack took place in advance of any known hostilities. The quick decision and prompt effective action of the Commanding Officer and the crew of the Ward are considered highly commendable.
The Commanding Officer, Lieutenant W.W. OUTERBRIDGE, U.S. Navy, is strongly recommended for the award of the Navy Cross.
Later, about 0830, a Japanese plane started a machine gun attack on Ward but drew off when the fire was returned. No casualties. Ward fired once more on a formation of Japanese planes which turned away.
[signed]
E.G. FULLENWIDER