Carl R. Dwyer

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Carl R. Dwyer, Commander [the Lieutenant Commander], U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. PUFFER (SS-268), on the SIXTH War Patrol of that submarine during the period 16 December 1944 to 17 January 1945, in enemy controlled waters of the Central Nansei Shoto Area. Launching well-planned torpedo attacks against enemy convoys and independent units despite bombings from hostile aircraft and surface escorts, Commander Dwyer contributed materially to the success of his ship in sinking four enemy vessels totaling 18,900 tons and in damaging three additional ships in excess of 9,000 tons. Applying evasive tactics in the face of intense enemy anti-submarine measures, he brought his ship safe to port. By his inspiring leadership, courage and devotion to duty, Commander Dwyer upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

Commander in Chief, Pacific Fleet: Serial 02656 (March 30, 1945)