Thomas M. Dykers

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Cross to Thomas M. Dykers, Commander, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. JACK (SS-259), on the THIRD War Patrol of that submarine during the period 16 January 1944 to 13 March 1944, in enemy controlled waters of the Southwest Pacific. Through his experience and sound judgment Commander Dykers 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 Thomas M. Dykers, Commander, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. JACK (SS-259), on the FIRST War Patrol of that submarine during the period 5 June 1943 to 19 July 1943, in enemy controlled waters off the coast of Honshu, Japan. Through his experience and sound judgment Commander Dykers 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.