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 Donald Frederick Weiss (NSN: 0-62675), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. TINOSA (SS-238), on the SIXTH War Patrol of that submarine during the period 29 March 1944 to 15 May 1944, in enemy controlled waters of the Luzon Strait in the Philippine Islands. In spite of strong enemy escorts which included air support, Commander Weiss skillfully penetrated the escort screens, and through his daring and aggressive determination, delivered smashing torpedo attacks against enemy ships. As a result of these well-planned and brilliantly executed attacks, he successfully sank four enemy ships totaling over 25,600 tons, one of these being a trawler which was destroyed by gunfire, and damaged four enemy ships totaling 25,000 tons. Although depth charged and fired upon by enemy guns, he skillfully avoided serious damage and brought his ship 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.