The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Commander Wreford Goss Chapple (NSN: 0-63394), United States Navy, for gallantry and intrepidity in line with his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. PERMIT (SS-178), during a War Patrol of that Submarine during action against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific Area in 1942. Despite the strain of prolonged undersea operations in perilous hostile waters, he pressed home his relentless attacks with cool courage and outstanding ability, sinking an important amount of Japanese shipping. He employed skillful evasive tactics against the determined anti-submarine measures of ships and aircraft. He successful completed the dangerous assignment by brining his vessel to safety without having sustained disabling damage to his own ship. His daring aggressiveness and unswerving devotion to duty at great personal risk were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.

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 Wreford Goss Chapple (NSN: 0-63394), United States Navy, for gallantry and intrepidity in in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. PERMIT (SS-178), during a War Patrol of that Submarine during action against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific Area in 1942. Skillfully maneuvering his ship into striking position, he attacked the enemy with outstanding courage and determination, and succeeded in sinking or damaging an important amount of Japanese shipping. Hus superb leadership and aggressive fighting spirit reflect great credit upon himself, his command, and the United States Naval Service.