Malcolm Everett Garrison

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Cross to Malcolm Everett Garrison, 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. SANDLANCE (SS-381), on the SECOND War Patrol of that submarine during the period 20 April 1944 to 5 June 1944, in enemy controlled waters in the Marianas Islands. Through his experience and sound judgment Commander Garrison 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 Malcolm Everett Garrison, 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. SANDLANCE (SS-381), on the FIRST War Patrol of that submarine during the period 8 February 1944 to 23 April 1944, in enemy controlled waters off the Kuril Islands. During this aggressive war patrol, Commander Garrison skillfully penetrated strong escort screens and launched brilliant torpedo attacks which resulted in the sinking f 28,000 tons of enemy shipping and combatant units and damaging 6,000 additional tons. Although depth-charged and attacked by numerous enemy aircraft, his skillful evasive tactics and exceptional navigation in the face of severe material damage enabled him to bring his ship safely back to port. Commander Garrison’s 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. 344 (November 1945)