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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral William Vincent O’Regan, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander Cruiser Division FIVE, in Korea, from 22 November 1952 to 28 April 1953. (Rear Admiral O’Regan is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)

Awards Received

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Division:

    U.S.S. Thresher (SS-200)

    Action Date:

    June 14 – August 1, 1944
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 335 (February 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Captain William Vincent O’Regan, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in action as Commander, Submarine Squadron FOUR, aboard the U.S.S. THRESHER (SS-200), on the THIRTEENTH War Patrol of that submarine during the period 14 June 1944 to 1 August 1944, in enemy controlled waters of the East China Sea. Captain O’Regan’s capable performance of duty during this patrol resulted in severe damage to the enemy. His efforts during this period contributed materially to the successful prosecution of the war against the Japanese. Through his experience and sound judgment he brought his ships safely back to port. Captain O’Regan’s 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:

    June 1942 – June 1945
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 346 (January 1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain William Vincent O’Regan, 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 Commanding Officer of the Submarine Base, Midway Island; and as ComSubDiv and ComSubRon, June 1942 to June 1945.