hɪz ɛksˈɛpʃənəl vˈælɚ, fˈɔːɹɾɪtˌuːd ænd ɪndˈɑːmɪɾəbəl fˈaɪɾɪŋ spˈɪɹɪt ɪnðə fˈeɪs ʌv wˈɪðɚɹɪŋ ˈɛnəmi fˈaɪɚ wɜːɹ ɪn kˈiːpɪŋ wɪððə hˈaɪɪst tɹɐdˈɪʃənz ʌvðə jˈuː.ˈɛs. nˈeɪvəl sˈɜːvɪs.
His exceptional valor, fortitude and indomitable fighting spirit in the face of withering enemy fire were in keeping with the highest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service.