The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Commander Harry Hull (NSN: 0-71657), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. THRESHER (SS-200), during the EIGHTH, NINTH and TENTH War Patrols of that submarine, during operations against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific Area. Throughout these hazardous war patrols in enemy-infested waters during the period from 4 April 1943 through 29 November 1943, Commander Hull pressed home his attacks with cool and courageous determination and, despite intense and persistent hostile opposition, succeeded in sinking 20,000 tons of enemy shipping and damaging over 18,000 tons, including a hostile destroyer. His aggressive fighting spirit, inspiring leadership and the splendid efficiency of the men in his command contributed immeasurably to the success of our operations in the vital area and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.