Philip Harold Ross

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Cross to Philip Harold Ross, 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. HALIBUT (SS-232), on a War Patrol of that submarine in enemy controlled waters of the Pacific War Area. Through his experience and sound judgment Lieutenant Commander Ross 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 Philip Harold Ross, 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. HALIBUT (SS-232), on the THIRD War Patrol of that submarine November 1943 to January 1944, in enemy controlled waters of the Pacific War Area. Through his experience and sound judgment Lieutenant Commander Ross 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.