Harry Hull
Born: January 18, 1912 at Athens, Georgia
Home Town: Washington, D.C.
Navy Cross
World War II
U.S. Navy
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Harry Hull, 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. THRESHER (SS-200), during a War Patrol of that submarine in the summer of 1943, in enemy controlled waters of the Pacific War Area. Through his experience and sound judgment Lieutenant Commander Hull 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. 325 (April 1944)