John A. Tyree, Jr.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Cross to John A. Tyree, Jr., 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. FINBACK (SS-230), on the SIXTH War Patrol of that submarine during the period 18 July 1943 to 12 September 1943, in enemy controlled waters of the Java Sea. Through his aggressive actions while on patrol in the Pacific War Area, Lieutenant Commander Tyree destroyed a large armed passenger-freighter. Taking advantage of every favorable attack with alert skill and courageous efficiency, he succeeded in sinking an important amount of hostile shipping. Through his experience and sound judgment Lieutenant Commander Tyree 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.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to John A. Tyree, Jr., 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. FINBACK (SS-230), on the FIFTH War Patrol of that submarine during the period 12 May 1943 to 26 June 1943, in enemy controlled waters of the Palau Islands. Through his aggressive actions while on patrol in the Pacific War Area, Lieutenant Commander Tyree succeeded in dealing crippling blows to Japanese shipping. His submarine sank 23,000 tons and damaged 20,000 tons of hostile shipping. Through his experience and sound judgment Lieutenant Commander Tyree 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.