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John
Patteson
Currie
1913-11-25

–

2000-01-18

Home:

Washington

, 

D. C.

John Currie graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1937. He retired as a U.S. Navy Rear Admiral.

Awards Received

  • Bronze Star Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commander [then Lieutenant]

    Division:

    U.S.S. Growler (SS-215)

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Commander in Chief Pacific: Serial 373 (September 6, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Commander [then Lieutenant] John Patteson Currie (NSN: 0-78652), United States Navy, for heroic service as Diving Officer of the U.S.S. GROWLER (SS-215) during a highly successful and aggressive Submarine War Patrol in waters occupied by enemy Japanese forces. Despite the hazards of a severe and accurate depth-charge attack launched by a Japanese surface vessel, Commander Currie, coolly and with great skill and determination, maneuvered his ship, and, by resorting top a minimum use of her controlling mechanisms, was able to maintain a perfectly governed depth for our hours. His service rendered in this action was invaluable in the effectiveness of evasive tactics employed by the GROWLER and was instrumental in saving the ship. (Commander Currie is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Commander

    Division:

    U.S.S. Seahorse (SS-304)

    Action Date:

    October 20 – December 12, 1943

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Commander John Patterson Currie (NSN: 0-78652), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Assistant Approach Officer of the U.S.S. SEAHORSE (SS-304) during the SECOND War Patrol of that Submarine in enemy Japanese-controlled waters, from 20 October to 12 December 1943. Efficiently fulfilling his assigned duties, Lieutenant Commander Currie assisted his Commanding Officer by furnishing him with a continued supply of valuable information, thereby contributing directly to the sinking of six enemy ships and three trawlers, totaling over 48,700 tons, and to the inflicting of severe damage on another enemy ship of over 4,800 tons. His courage and devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon Lieutenant Commander Currie and the United States Naval Service.