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Jacob Bullen 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. Burns (DD-588)

    Action Date:

    October 13 – 17, 1944

    Commander 3d Fleet: Serial 0112 (November 26, 1944)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Commander Jacob Thompson Bullen, Jr. (NSN: 0-73333), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Commanding Officer of the Destroyer U.S.S. BURNS (DD-588), operating in enemy Japanese-controlled waters, from 13 to 17 October 1944. With his vessel assigned as a screening unit to a task group protecting the withdrawal of two severely damaged ships under tow, Commander Bullen directed the transfer of personnel from other ships during an enemy air attack and, despite adverse weather conditions, completed the rescue and contributed materially to the successful accomplishment of the salvage mission. His leadership and devotion to duty throughout reflects the highest credit upon Commander Bullen and the United States Naval Service.

  • Bronze Star Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commander

    Division:

    U.S.S. Burns (DD-588)

    Action Date:

    July 1944 – February 1945

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Commander Jacob Thompson Bullen, Jr. (NSN: 0-73333), United States Navy, for meritorious achievement as Commanding Officer of the Destroyer U.S.S. BURNS (DD-588), from July 1944 to February 1945, during operations against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific War Area. Maintaining his ship at a consistent high level of combat efficiency during this period of extended operations against the enemy, Commander Bullen rendered valiant service during the Marianas operations, the assaults on the Philippine Islands, the Morotai landings, the Leyte operation and the Lingayen Gulf landings. By his forceful leadership and professional skill, Commander Bullen was largely responsible for the outstanding combat record achieved by the BURNS during this critical period, and his gallant devotion to duty throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. (Commander Bullen is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)