The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Commander Arthur Howard Taylor (NSN: 0-61557), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. HADDOCK (SS-231), during the FIRST War Patrol of that vessel in enemy controlled waters of the East China Sea during the period 28 July 1942 to 19 September 1942. Lieutenant Commander Taylor pressed home all attacks in such a skillful and resolute manner that three large enemy merchant ships totaling 24,301 tons were sunk. In spite of enemy counter efforts he brought his ship through without damage and his crew home without loss or injury. His courage and skill 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 Navy Cross to Lieutenant Commander Arthur Howard Taylor (NSN: 0-61557), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. HADDOCK (SS-231), during the SECOND War Patrol of that vessel in enemy controlled waters of the East China Sea during the period 11 October 1942 to 149 December 1942. Despite strong enemy countermeasures and unfavorable sea conditions, Lieutenant Commander Taylor took advantage of every opportunity to strike the enemy and in a series of skillfully conducted attacks succeeded in sinking 24,052 tons of enemy Japanese shipping and severely damaging an additional 27,500 tons. He brought his ship through without casualty to personnel of his own command. Lieutenant Commander Taylor’s conduct throughout was an inspiration to his officers and men, and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the Naval Service.