Oscar Arthur Weller

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Cross to Oscar Arthur Weller, Captain, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the Aircraft Carrier U.S.S. WASP (CV-7), during operations in support of landings of our forces on Japanese-held Okinawa in the Ruykyu Islands on 19 March 1945. When his ship was struck by a hostile bomb, Captain Weller skillfully maintained control and carried out all scheduled strikes. By his forceful and inspiring leadership, outstanding tactical ability and great personal valor under adverse conditions, he contributed materially to the success of our sustained offensive. The conduct of Captain Weller throughout this action reflects great credit upon himself, and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 343 (October 1945)

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Oscar Arthur Weller, Captain, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the Aircraft Carrier U.S.S. WASP (CV-18), in action against the enemy from 29 August 1944 to 30 October 1944, while on war patrol in the Pacific War Area. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.