Recommending the posthumous award of the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Thomas M. Conway of Waterbury, Connecticut.

honors Lieutenant Conway for his heroics, which were above reproach, reflect great credit upon himself, and upheld the highest traditions of the U.S. Navy;

recognizes that the courageous and selfless actions of Lieutenant Conway saved the lives of many of his fellow sailors;

concurs that the actions of Lieutenant Conway are in the spirit and tradition of the Navy Cross; and

recommends that Lieutenant Conway posthumously be awarded the Navy Cross.