Enrique D’hamel Haskins

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Cross to Enrique D’Hamel Haskins, 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. GUITARRO (SS-363), on the SECOND War Patrol of that submarine during the period 21 July 1944 to 8 September 1944, in enemy controlled waters of the South China Sea. Through his experience and sound judgment Lieutenant Commander Haskins 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 Enrique D’Hamel Haskins, 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. GUITARRO (SS-363), on the FIRST War Patrol of that submarine during the period 7 May 1944 to 27 June 1944, in enemy controlled waters of the Southwest Pacific. Through his experience and sound judgment Lieutenant Commander Haskins 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.