Glynn R. Donaho

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Cross to Glynn R. Donaho, Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. FLYING FISH (SS-229), on the THIRD War Patrol of that submarine during the period 27 October 1942 to 16 December 1942, in enemy controlled waters at Truk in the Carolina Islands. Through his experience and sound judgment Lieutenant Commander Donaho 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 a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Navy Cross to Glynn R. Donaho, Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. FLYING FISH (SS-229), on its FOURTH War Patrol in the Pacific, patrolling the waters of the Marianas Islands from 5 January 1943 to 28 February 1943. During a single war patrol in enemy waters, Lieutenant Commander Donaho made repeated torpedo attacks against Japanese shipping, sinking four vessels and damaging two others. Through his experience and sound judgment Lieutenant Commander Donaho 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. 321 (December 1943)

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Glynn R. Donaho, Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. FLYING FISH (SS-229), on the SECOND War Patrol of that submarine during the period 15 August 1942 to 15 September 1942, in enemy controlled waters at Truk in the Caroline Islands. Through his experience and sound judgment Lieutenant Commander Donaho 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.