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James Fulp graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1934. He retired as a U.S. Navy Captain.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commander

    Division:

    U.S.S. Segundo (SS-398)

    Action Date:

    November 16, 1944 – January 5, 1945

    Commander in Chief Pacific: Serial 02185 (March 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Commander James Douglas Fulp, Jr. (NSN: 0-73638), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. SEGUNDO (SS-398), during the SECOND War Patrol of that Submarine in the Luzon Straits and South China Sea Area from 16 November 1944 to 5 January 1945. Braving adverse typhoon weather conditions, Commander Fulp successfully penetrated strong enemy escort screens to launch well-planned and smartly executed torpedo attacks which resulted in the sinking of three hostile ships, totaling 20,200 tons. His courage and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commander

    Division:

    U.S.S. Segundo (SS-398)

    Action Date:

    April 26 – June 21, 1945

    Commander Submarine Forces Pacific: Serial 02090 (August 19, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Commander James Douglas Fulp, Jr. (NSN: 0-73638), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. SEGUNDO (SS-398), in action against enemy Japanese forces during the FOURTH War Patrol of that Submarine in the Yellow Sea and East China Sea Areas from 26 April to 21 June 1945. Alert and aggressive, Commander Fulp daringly penetrated shallow enemy-controlled waters and directed the delivery of skillfully executed gun and torpedo attacks which resulted in the sinking of approximately 14,000 tons of enemy shipping. Successfully evading severe hostile countermeasures, he brought the SEGUNDO safe to port. His indomitable fighting spirit and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.