The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Navy Cross to Commander William Schuyler Post, Jr. (NSN: 0-63414), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. GUDGEON (SS-211), on the EIGHTH War Patrol of that submarine during the period 15 April 1943 to 15 May 1943, in enemy controlled waters of the Pacific War Area. Pursuing highly aggressive and tenacious tactics, Commander Post launched a series of brilliant torpedo and gun attacks, which resulted in the sinking of three enemy ships and the damaging of an enemy freighter for a total of 19,575 tons sunk and 9,000 tons damaged. In addition, he carried out a specially secret mission of great importance. He coolly and skillfully evaded all enemy countermeasures and brought his ship safely back 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.

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Commander William Schuyler Post, Jr. (NSN: 0-63414), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. GUDGEON (SS-211), during operations in the Java Sea on the SEVENTH and EIGHT war patrols of that vessel, during the period 13 March through 6 April 1943. Lieutenant Commander Post distinguished himself by his brilliant tactical knowledge and sound judgment in maneuvering his vessel into advantageous striking positions so skillfully and aggressively as to destroy four hostile ships, totaling 29,557 tons, and to damage an additional 5,994 tons, despite persistent and violent enemy countermeasures. Through his experience and sound judgment, Lieutenant Commander Post was able to complete his vital missions successfully, without serious damage to his ship or injury to his crew, and brought his ship safely back 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.

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 Commander William Schuyler Post, Jr. (NSN: 0-63414), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. SPOT (SS-413) on the FIRST War Patrol of that submarine, and as Commander of a Group of submarines in coordinated attacks against enemy Japanese shipping in the East China and Yellow Sea Areas, during the period 4 December 1944 to 30 January 1945. Leading his group into dangerous shallow-water areas, Commander Post directed his vessel in numerous torpedo and gun attacks which sank over 10,000 tons of Japanese shipping. He coolly and skillfully evaded all enemy countermeasures and brought his ship safely back 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.