Herman J. Kossler

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Herman J. Kossler, 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. CAVALLA (SS-244), on the FIRST War Patrol of that submarine during the period 31 May 1944 to 3 August 1944, in enemy controlled waters of the Philippine Sea. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.