Bernard F. Mcmahon
Born: August 13, 1907 at Elizabeth, New Jersey
Home Town: New London, Connecticut
Navy Cross
World War II
U.S. Navy
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Bernard F. McMahon, Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy, for gallantry and intrepidity and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. DRUM (SS-228), during the FIFTH War Patrol of that submarine during the period 24 March 1943 to 13 May 1943, in enemy controlled waters of the Southwest Pacific. Lieutenant Commander McMahon daringly maneuvered his submarine into position and sank a large amount of enemy shipping. Through his experience and sound judgment he brought his ship safely back to port. His conduct throughout was an inspiration to his officers and men and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 321 (December 1943)