Robert E. M. Ward

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Cross to Robert E. M. Ward, 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. SAILFISH (SS-192), on the ELEVENTH War Patrol of that submarine during the period 9 July 1944 to 6 September 1944, in enemy controlled waters of the Luzon-Formosa area. Through his experience and sound judgment Commander Ward 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 Robert E. M. Ward, 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. SAILFISH (SS-192), on the TENTH War Patrol of that submarine during the period 17 November 1943 to 5 January 1944, in enemy Japanese home waters off the main island of Honshu. Despite intensive enemy air and surface anti-submarine patrols, Commander Ward skillfully and aggressively penetrated enemy convoys, attacking and sinking a Japanese carrier and three important freighters, and damaging another freighter. Through his experience and sound judgment Commander Ward 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. 344 (November 1945)