George E. Porter, Jr.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to George E. Porter, Jr., 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. BLUEFISH (SS-222), on the SECOND War Patrol of that submarine during the period October 1943 to December 1943, in enemy controlled waters of the South China Sea. During this patrol Commander Porter aggressively attacked and destroyed a convoy of six ships, including two large tankers, one large transport, two freighters and an unidentified ship. On a previous war patrol he sank and damaged thousands of tons of enemy shipping. Through his experience and sound judgment Commander Porter 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. 329 (August 1944)