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 Lieutenant Commander Carter Lowe Bennett (NSN: 0-72374), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action as Commanding Officer of a submarine on war patrol in enemy Japanese controlled waters. Skillfully maneuvering his ship into striking position, Lieutenant Commander Bennett attacked the enemy with aggressive determination and outstanding courage and succeeded in sinking or damaging an important amount of Japanese shipping. Despite strong hostile countermeasures, he evaded the enemy by his prompt and expert tactics, finally bringing his vessel safely into port. Lieutenant Commander Bennett’s superb leadership and gallant devotion to duty reflect great credit upon his command and the United States Naval Service.

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Commander Carter Lowe Bennett (NSN: 0-72374), United States Navy, for extremely gallant and intrepid conduct as Executive Officer of the Submarine U.S.S. CUTTLEFISH (SS-171), during her highly successful and aggressive THIRD War Patrol in enemy controlled waters from 29 July 1942 to 20 September 1942, which resulted in the sinking of 29,600 tons of enemy shipping. The outstanding skill and courage displayed by Lieutenant Commander Bennett in the supervision of repairs during severe depth charge attacks on the CUTTLEFISH was an inspiring example of efficiency and coolness in a critical situation and served to maintain the high morale of the crew throughout the patrol operations. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.