The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Fourth Gold Star in lieu of a Fifth Award of the Silver Star to Commander [then Lieutenant Commander] George Egbert Porter, Jr. (NSN: 0-71553), United States Navy, for gallantry and intrepidity in action in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. BLUEFISH (SS-222), during the FIRST War Patrol of that Submarine in enemy controlled waters from 9 September to October 1943. During this patrol the U.S.S. BLUEFISH, under his command, sank 16,000 tons of enemy shipping, and damaged 7,000 tons. His actions and conduct were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Commander George Egbert Porter, Jr. (NSN: 0-71553), United States Navy, for gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy. During the THIRD War Patrol of the U.S.S. BLUEFISH (SS-222) in enemy controlled waters in December 1943 and January 1944, Commander Porter, as Commanding Officer, skillfully and daringly maneuvered his ship and attacked at every opportunity, with the result that his ship sank, with torpedo fire, two valuable enemy ships, totaling 20,085 tons. Enemy gunfire was severe, but he ably handled his ship so as to avoid damage. His actions and conduct throughout were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Commander George Egbert Porter, Jr. (NSN: 0-71553), United States Navy, for gallantry and intrepidity in action as Executive Officer of the U.S.S. GREENLING (SS-213), during the first three War Patrols of that submarine in enemy controlled waters from 20 April to 1 November 1942, which resulted in sinking 61,800 tons of enemy shipping and severely damaging a 22,000 ton converted aircraft carrier. His unswerving loyalty and sound, aggressive advice to his Commanding Officer in tactical situations contributed directly to the success of his submarine in destroying enemy shipping and his prompt and courageous action in initiating attacks as Officer of the Deck made possible the destruction of several vessels. His performance throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star to Commander George Egbert Porter, Jr. (NSN: 0-71553), United States Navy, for gallantry and intrepidity in action in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. SENNET (SS-408) during a War Patrol of that Submarine in enemy controlled waters in 1945. Through his outstanding skill, intelligent planning and courage, he successfully completed a hazardous mission. His conduct throughout was an inspiration to his officers and men and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Third Gold Star in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Silver Star to Commander George Egbert Porter, Jr. (NSN: 0-71553), United States Navy, for gallantry and intrepidity in action in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. SENNET (SS-408), during a War Patrol of that Submarine in enemy controlled waters in 1945. With outstanding skill and aggressiveness he attacked and sank more than 2,000 tons of enemy shipping. His skillful tactics enabled his ship to return safely to port. His conduct throughout was an inspiration to his officers and men and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.