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 Evan Tyler Shepard (NSN: 0-75097), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. PICUDA (SS-382), on the FIFTH War Patrol of that submarine during the period 29 December 1944 to 15 December 1945, in enemy controlled waters of the East China Sea. By his superior skill, courage and daring, Commander Shepard launched well-planned and smartly executed torpedo attacks which resulted in sinking enemy ships totaling over 20,000 tons, and damaging approximately 15,000 tons. Through his experience and sound judgment Commander Shepard 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.

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Commander Evan Tyler Shepard (NSN: 0-75097), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. PICUDA (SS-382), on the FOURTH War Patrol of that submarine during the period 27 October 1944 to 2 December 1944, in enemy controlled waters of the East China Sea. With skillful good judgment and aggressiveness Commander Shepard launched well-planned and smartly executed attacks which resulted in sinking enemy vessels totaling over 9,000 tons. Through his experience and sound judgment Commander Shepard 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.