Arthur D. Struble

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Arthur D. Struble, Vice Admiral, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving as Commander, Seventh Fleet, U.S. Navy, in action against enemy forces in the Republic of Korea from 15 September to 19 October 1950. As a direct result of his bold execution of plans in smashing enemy shore defenses and providing close air coverage, the spectacular Inchon Invasion, one of the most difficult ever attempted because of extreme tides, was brilliantly effected with minimum loss of landing forces. Admiral Struble’s personal bravery, in evidence at all times, was particularly notable curing the mine-sweeping operations at Wonsan. There, over a prolonged period, he personally supervise the work of eliminating this navigational menace, acquiring first hand knowledge to insure success of the operations and to encourage the mine-sweeping group by his presence. Through his conspicuous courage and daring execution of brilliant tactical naval operations, Admiral Struble made an invaluable contribution to the cause of the United Nations in Korea.
Headquarters: Eighth U.S. Army, Korea: General Orders No. 722 (September 25, 1951)