Edward E. Shelby

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Cross to Edward E. Shelby, 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. SUNFISH (SS-281), on the EIGHTH War Patrol of that submarine during the period 20 August 1944 to 27 September 1944, in enemy controlled waters near the East China Sea. Through his experience and sound judgment Commander Shelby 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 Edward E. Shelby, 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. SUNFISH (SS-281), on the NINTH War Patrol of that submarine during the period 23 October 1944 to 19 December 1944, in enemy controlled waters of the East China Sea. Commander Shelby successfully launched well-planned attacks against enemy shipping which resulted in sinking enemy vessels totaling nearly 25,000 tons. Through his experience and sound judgment Commander Shelby 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. 341 (August 1945)

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Edward E. Shelby, 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. SUNFISH (SS-281), on the Seventh War Patrol of that submarine during the period 22 June 1944 to 1 August 1944, in enemy controlled waters near the Kuril Islands of the Northern Pacific. Through his experience and sound judgment Commander Shelby 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.