William S. Post, 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 William S. Post, 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. GUDGEON (SS-211), on the EIGHT War Patrol of that submarine during the period 15 April 1943 to 15 May 1943, in enemy controlled waters of the Pacific War Area. Through his experience and sound judgment Lieutenant Commander Post 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 William S. Post, 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. SPOT (SS-413), on the FIRST War Patrol of that submarine during the period 4 December 1944 to 30 January 1945, in enemy controlled waters of the East China Sea. Through his experience and sound judgment Lieutenant Commander Post 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 William S. Post, Jr., Commander [then 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. GUDGEON (SS-211), during operations in the Java Sea on the SEVENTH and EIGHT war patrols of that vessel, during the period 13 March through 6 April 1943. Commander Post displayed brilliant tactical judgment in maneuvering his ship into the most aggressive striking position, thereby destroying four enemy ships and damaging others. Through his experience and sound judgment Commander Post 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)