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Gordon
Paiea
Chung-Hoon
July 25, 1910

–

July 24, 1979

Gordon Chung-Hoon graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1934. He retired as a U.S. Navy Rear Admiral.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commander

    Division:

    U.S.S. Sigsbee (DD-502)

    Action Date:

    March 17 – April 10, 1945
    Commander, 1st Carrier Task Force Pacific: Serial 0459 (April 26, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Commander Gordon Paiea Chung-Hoon, United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Commanding Officer of the Destroyer U.S.S. SIGSBEE (DD-502), in action against enemy Japanese forces in the vicinity of Kyushu Island, Japan, from 17 March 1945 to 10 April 1945. Commanding an important unit of an advanced picket group, Commander Chung-Hoon engaged in offensive operations against the enemy aerial forces and assisted in destroying twenty enemy planes. Subsequently attacked by six planes, he directed the SIGSBEE in shooting down one dive bomber before it could penetrate the formation. By his courage and leadership, he contributed materially to the successful operation of the SIGSBEE and his devotion to duty was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commander

    Division:

    U.S.S. Sigsbee (DD-502)

    Action Date:

    April 14, 1945
    Commander 1st Carrier Task Force Pacific: Serial 0534 (1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Commander Gordon Paiea Chung-Hoon, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of this profession as Commanding Officer of the Destroyer U.S.S. SIGSBEE (DD-502), a unit of an Advanced Picket Group, in action against enemy Japanese forces in the vicinity of Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands, on 14 April 1945. Although his ship suffered major damage when struck by an enemy plane and all power was lost, Commander Chung-Hoon coolly carried out defensive maneuvers and directed his anti-aircraft batteries in delivering prolonged and effective fire against the continued heavy enemy air attack. Afterwards, he supervised damage-control procedure which resulted in his ship being made sea-worthy for a safe return to port under its own restored power. Commander Chung-Hoon’s gallant fighting spirit, courage and unwavering devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.