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 John Addison Scott (NSN: 0-62110), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. TUNNY (SS-282), on the FIFTH War Patrol of that submarine during the period 27 February 1944 to 11 April 1944, in enemy controlled waters of the Pacific War Area. Despite extremely strong enemy escorts, which included air support, Commander Scott skillfully penetrated escort screens and through his daring and aggressive determination, delivered smashing torpedo attacks against enemy shipping and task forces. As a result of these well planned and brilliantly executed attacks, he successfully sank an enemy submarine of 2,100 tons; damaged four additional enemy ships totaling 61,215 tons, which included one of the enemy’s largest 42,000-ton battleships and an enemy destroyer of 1,215 tons. Although depth charged by escorts and severely bombed by aircraft, the latter causing severe damage to his ship, skillful and brilliant evasive tactics enabled him to escape and bring his ship 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.