Lieutenant,Junior Grade, HECTOR SINGLETON McDANIEL, U.S.Navy. Awarded the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism as Co-Pilot of a Patrol Bomber in Patrol Bombing Squadron One Hundred One in action against enemy Japanese forces in the vicinity of the Philippine Islands on October 19, 1944. Boldy sweeping over a concentrated area in a series of devastating runs, Lt. (J.G.) (then Ensign) Mcdaniel contributed materially to the sinking of two cargo vessels and the destruction of ten hostile planes on an enemy airstrip despite a deadly barrage of anti-aircraft fire. Then, in a second attack, he aided in the destruction of three seaplanes and the damaging of three others before his own plane sustained severe damage which made necessary a dangerous crash landing at sea. With his pilot, and three crewmen seriously injured in the landing, Lt.(J.G.) Mcdaniel rescued them from the water and got them ashore, after which he was largely instrumental in obtaining aid from Philippine guerrillas, thereby assisting in saving the lives of his six comrades. His airmanship, exceptional courage and unwavering devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the U.S.Naval Service.

LTJG. Mcdaniel joined the Legion of Valor in 1947.