The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Captain Karl Goldsmith Hensel, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. SWORDFISH (SS-193), on the TENTH War Patrol of that submarine during the period 26 December 1943 to 7 February 1944, in enemy Japanese home waters off the main island Honshu. During this daring and dangerous patrol, Captain Hensel pursued and attacked an enemy convoy, sinking or damaging enemy vessels totaling 20,000 tons. Throughout these attacks, made in spite of adverse weather conditions, outstanding ship control and the performance of a well-trained crew enabled his ship to return to port. Captain Hensel’s conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.