John D. Crowley

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to John D. Crowley, Commander, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. FLIER (SS-250), on the FIRST War Patrol of that submarine during the period 21 May 1944 to 5 July 1944, in enemy controlled waters west of Luzon in the Philippine Islands. Taking advantage of every favorable attack with alert skill and courageous efficiency, Commander Crowley inflicted a loss of thousands of tons of valuable Japanese shipping sunk or damaged. Through his experience and sound judgment Commander Crowley 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. 333 (December 1944)