The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Commander Charles Mitchell Henderson (NSN: 0-73443), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. BLUEFISH (SS-222), on the SIXTH War Patrol of that submarine during the period 22 July to 14 September 1944, in enemy controlled waters of the Pacific War Area. Launching two well-planned torpedo attacks against enemy shipping, Commander Henderson contributed greatly to the success of attacks in which two enemy tankers and a Naval auxiliary tanker totaling 29,000 tons were sunk. Despite severe enemy countermeasures, he made skillful evasive tactics which enabled him to escape and avoid serious damage to his ship. His skill, courage and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.