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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Commander Carl Tiedeman (NSN: 0-72440), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. GUAVINA (SS-326), on the FIRST War Patrol of that submarine during the period 6 April 1944 to 28 May 1944, in enemy controlled waters of the Pacific War Area. By his courage and determination, Lieutenant Commander Tiedeman was able to penetrate strong enemy escort screens and attack enemy convoys. As a result of his aggressive torpedo and gun attacks, he successfully sank three enemy freighters and an enemy trawler totaling over 19,500 tons. In spite of severe enemy counter-attacks, his skillful evasive tactics enabled him to escape and bring his ship to port undamaged. His conduct throughout was an inspiration to his officers and men and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commander

    Division:

    U.S.S. Guavina (SS-362)

    Action Date:

    October 27 – December 27, 1944
    Commander 7th Fleet (Serial 01139 (April 3, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Commander Carl Tiedeman (NSN: 0-72440), United States Navy, for gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. GUAVINA (SS-362), during the FOURTH War Patrol of that submarine in the South China Sea, from 27 October to 27 December 1944. Commander Tiedeman displayed exceptional skill, courage, and aggressiveness in five attacks against the enemy. The first three attacks between 15 November and 23 November 1944, were characterized by excellent ship handling in confined waters and resulted in the sinking of an AP (previously damaged by our Air Force), a large tanker, and a large AK. A fourth attack resulted in the sinking of an AK in the shallow water off Indo-China. In this attack GUAVINA received severe aerial bombing and depth charging. Important reconnaissance duty was performed by this gallant submarine between 11 December and 16 December 1944. His conduct throughout was an inspiration to the officers and men of his ship and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.