Lucius H. Chappell

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Cross to Lucius H. Chappell, Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. SCULPIN (SS-191), on the THIRD, FOURTH, and FIFTH War Patrols of that submarine during the period 26 February 1942 to 18 October 1942, in enemy controlled waters of the South China Sea and the Solomon Islands. Through his experience and sound judgment Lieutenant Commander Chappell 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 Lucius H. Chappell, Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. SCULPIN (SS-191), on the Second War Patrol of that submarine during on 4 and 6 February 1942, in enemy controlled waters off Java. Through his experience and sound judgment Lieutenant Commander Chappell 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.