Duncan C. Macmillan

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Cross to Duncan C. MacMillan, 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. THRESHER (SS-200), on the THIRTEENTH War Patrol of that submarine during the period 14 June 1944 to 27 July 1944, in enemy controlled waters of the Luzon Strait, in the Philippine Islands. Through his experience and sound judgment Commander MacMillan 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 Duncan C. MacMillan, Commander, U.S. Navy, for gallantry and intrepidity in action in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. THRESHER (SS-200), on the ELEVENTH War Patrol of that submarine during the period 27 December 1943 through 18 February 1944, in enemy controlled waters of the East China Sea. Through his experience and sound judgment Commander MacMillan 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.