The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Commander Edward Shillingford Hutchinson, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. RASHER (SS-269), on the FIRST War Patrol of that submarine during the period 24 September 1943 to 24 November 1943, in enemy controlled waters of in the Makassar Strait and Celebes Sea. Lieutenant Commander Hutchinson relentlessly sought out the enemy during a prolonged period of hazardous undersea operations. He took advantage of every favorable attack opportunity and, fighting his ship with determined and aggressiveness, succeeded in sinking and damaging an important amount of vital hostile shipping. Through his experience and sound judgment Lieutenant Commander Hutchinson 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 of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Commander Edward Shillingford Hutchinson, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. GRAMPUS (SS-207), during the FIRST War Patrol of that vessel in enemy controlled waters during the period 8 February 1942 to 4 April 1942. Despite strong enemy countermeasures and unfavorable sea conditions, Lieutenant Commander Hutchinson took advantage of every opportunity to strike the enemy and in a series of skillfully conducted attacks succeeded in sinking 20,000 tons of enemy Japanese shipping without casualty to personnel of his own command. Lieutenant Commander Hutchinson’s conduct throughout was an inspiration to his officers and men, and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the Naval Service.