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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Commander Edward Shillingford Hutchinson, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. GRAMPUS (SS-207), during the FIRST War Patrol of that vessel in enemy controlled waters during the period 8 February 1942 to 4 April 1942. Despite strong enemy countermeasures and unfavorable sea conditions, Lieutenant Commander Hutchinson took advantage of every opportunity to strike the enemy and in a series of skillfully conducted attacks succeeded in sinking 20,000 tons of enemy Japanese shipping without casualty to personnel of his own command. Lieutenant Commander Hutchinson’s conduct throughout was an inspiration to his officers and men, and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the Naval Service.

Awards Received

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Commander

    Division:

    U.S.S. Rasher (SS-269)

    Action Date:

    September 24 – November 24, 1943
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 340 (July 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Commander Edward Shillingford Hutchinson, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. RASHER (SS-269), on the FIRST War Patrol of that submarine during the period 24 September 1943 to 24 November 1943, in enemy controlled waters of in the Makassar Strait and Celebes Sea. Lieutenant Commander Hutchinson relentlessly sought out the enemy during a prolonged period of hazardous undersea operations. He took advantage of every favorable attack opportunity and, fighting his ship with determined and aggressiveness, succeeded in sinking and damaging an important amount of vital hostile shipping. Through his experience and sound judgment Lieutenant Commander Hutchinson brought his ship safely back to port. His conduct throughout was an inspiration to his officers and men and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    December 1943 – September 1945
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 348 (March 1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Edward Shillingford Hutchinson, United States Navy, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander Submarine Division 162 from December 1943 to December 1944, and as Commander Submarine Squadron 22 from April to September 1945.