John S. Coye, Jr.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Cross to John S. Coye, Jr., Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. SILVERSIDES (SS-236), on the EIGHTH War Patrol of that submarine during the period 29 December 1943 to 2 January 1944, in enemy controlled waters near Palau. Through his experience and sound judgment Lieutenant Commander Coye 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 John S. Coye, Jr., Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. SILVERSIDES (SS-236), on the TENTH War Patrol of that submarine during the period 26 April 1944 to 11 June 1944, in enemy controlled waters. Through his experience and sound judgment Lieutenant Commander Coye 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 John S. Coye, Jr., Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. SILVERSIDES (SS-236), on the SEVENTH War Patrol of that submarine during the period 5 October 1943 to 8 November 1943, in enemy controlled waters. Through his experience and sound judgment Lieutenant Commander Coye 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.