Thomas W. Hogan, 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 Thomas W. Hogan, Jr., 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. BONEFISH (SS-223), on the SECOND War Patrol of that submarine during the period 12 January 1944 to 15 March 1944, in enemy controlled waters of the South China Sea. Through his experience and sound judgment Lieutenant Commander Hogan 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 Thomas W. Hogan, Jr., 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. BONEFISH (SS-223), on the THIRD War Patrol of that submarine during the period 15 April 1944 to 30 May 1944, in enemy controlled waters of the Celebes Sea. Through his experience and sound judgment Lieutenant Commander Hogan 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 W. Hogan, Jr., 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. BONEFISH (SS-223), on the FIRST War Patrol of that submarine during September and October 1943, in enemy controlled waters of the South China Sea. Through his experience and sound judgment Lieutenant Commander Hogan 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.