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 Alexander Kelly Tyree (NSN: 0-77217), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. BOWFIN (SS-287), on the NINTH War Patrol of that submarine during the period 29 May 1945 to 4 July 1945, in enemy controlled waters of the Sea of Japan along the eastern coast of Korea. Penetrating strong anti-submarine barriers, Commander Tyree entered confined enemy harbors in an attempt to locate Japanese shipping and, launching torpedo attacks, succeeded in sinking two enemy freighters totaling 6,300 tons. Skillfully evading strong enemy countermeasures, he withdrew from the danger area and returned safe to port. His courage and devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon Commander Tyree and the United States Naval Service.

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Commander Alexander Kelly Tyree (NSN: 0-77217), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. BOWFIN (SS-287), on the SEVENTH War Patrol of that submarine during the period 25 January 1945 to 25 March 1945, in enemy controlled waters in the Sea of Japan. Courageously attacking all hostile ships contacted with torpedoes and gunfire, Commander Tyree sank a 1,400-ton destroyer and a 1,200-ton sea-truck, assisted in the sinking of a 200-ton picket boat and damaged another picket boat of 250 tons. In addition to this offensive patrol, he carried out lifeguard duties, rescuing two Naval aviators. By his skillful evasive tactics, he avoided enemy countermeasures and brought his vessel safe to port, and his gallant devotion to duty was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.