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Presidential Unit Citation |
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The Presidential Unit Citation is awarded to units of the Armed Forces of the United States and allies for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy on or after 7 December 1941 (the date of the Attack on Pearl Harbor and the start of American involvement in World War II). The unit must display such gallantry, determination, and esprit de corps in accomplishing its mission under extremely difficult and hazardous conditions so as to set it apart from and above other units participating in the same campaign.
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USS Nautilus (was V-6)
(SS-168)
 Status
History
Awarded on:
11/1/1943 |  | Citation: Presidential Unit Citation awarded for her 1st, 2nd and 3rd war patrols.
CITATION:
“For outstanding performance in combat during three aggressive war patrols in enemy controlled waters. Operating far from home base, the USS NAUTILUS sought out the enemy and boldly struck, inflicting severe damage on enemy shipping. Her fine fighting spirit implemented by the expert seamanship and skill of her officers and men reflect great credit upon the Uni ...
Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Nautilus_(SS-168) | USS Salmon
(SS-182)
Status
History
Awarded on:
11/1/1944 |  | Citation: Presidential Unit Citation awarded for her 11th war patrol.
CITATION:
“For extraordinary heroism in action against Japanese surface vessels during her Eleventh War Patrol from September 24, 1944 to November 3, 1944 in restricted waters of the Pacific. Covering her assigned areas with relentless determination, the USS SALMON contacted a large hostile tanker, boldly made her approach in defiance of the four vigilant escort ships, cruising withi ...
Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Salmon_(SS-182) | USS Sailfish / Squalus
(SS-192)
Status
History
Awarded on:
1/1/1944 |  | Citation: Presidential Unit Citation awarded for her 10th war patrol.
CITATION:
“For outstanding performance in combat against strongly escorted enemy task forces and convoys in Japanese controlled waters during her highly successful Tenth War Patrol from November 17, 1944 to January 5, 1945. Despite extremely hazardous weather condition, the USS SAILFISH regularly striking at enemy convoys accurately and with aggressive determination, completely destr ...
Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Squalus_(SS-192) | USS Trout
(SS-202)
Status
History
Awarded on:
10/1/1942 |  | Citation: Presidential Unit Citation. Awarded for her 2nd, 3rd and 5th war patrols.
CITATION:
“For outstanding performance in combat during numerous highly successful patrols in enemy controlled waters. Carrying out her missions with great daring and dispatch, the USS TROUT sought out her targets and sank a total of 43, 200 tons of enemy shipping and damaged an additional 31,500 tons, including a hostile aircraft carrier. Her fine record of achievement ...
Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Trout_(SS-202) | USS Gudgeon
(SS-211)
Status
History
Awarded on:
5/1/1943 |  | Citation: Presidential Unit Citation awarded for first 8 war patrols.
CITATION:
“For outstanding performance in combat for eight aggressive and brilliantly executed war patrols in enemy controlled waters since December 7, 1941. Fighting with remarkable prowess and daring, the USS GUDGEON achieved an illustrious combat record in sinking nineteen Japanese ship, including one submarine, which totaled 133,957 tons, and in damaging three more ships totaling ...
Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Guardfish_(SS-217) |
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