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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Commander [the Lieutenant Commander] Carl Redmond Dwyer, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. PUFFER (SS-268), on the SIXTH War Patrol of that submarine during the period 16 December 1944 to 17 January 1945, in enemy controlled waters of the Central Nansei Shoto Area. Launching well-planned torpedo attacks against enemy convoys and independent units despite bombings from hostile aircraft and surface escorts, Commander Dwyer contributed materially to the success of his ship in sinking four enemy vessels totaling 18,900 tons and in damaging three additional ships in excess of 9,000 tons. Applying evasive tactics in the face of intense enemy anti-submarine measures, he brought his ship safe to port. By his inspiring leadership, courage and devotion to duty, Commander Dwyer upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Commander [then Lieutenant]

    Division:

    U.S.S. Puffer (SS-268)

    Action Date:

    July 15 – August 28, 1944
    Commander in Chief Pacific: Serial 0567 (January 21, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Commander [then Lieutenant] Carl Redmond Dwyer, United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Assistant Approach Officer of the U.S.S. PUFFER (SS-268), on the FIFTH War Patrol of that submarine in Japanese-controlled waters of the Pacific, from 15 July to 28 August 1944. Quick and accurate in the solution of difficult fire control problems during attacks on enemy vessels, Lieutenant Commander Dwyer ably supervised a fire control party and assisted his Commanding Officer in conducting effective attacks in the face of heavy enemy countermeasures which resulted in the sinking or damaging of 40,000 tons of hostile shipping. His resourcefulness, courage and devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon Lieutenant Commander Dwyer and the United States Naval Service.