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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade Henry J. Flanagan (NSN: 0-204487), United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star for gallantry in action as First Lieutenant aboard the U.S.S. TANG (SS-306), in action against the Japanese during the FIFTH War Patrol of that Submarine in Formosa Strait, on 25 October 1945. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Japan)

    Action Date:

    October 25, 1944 – September 1945
    NARA Database: Records of World War II Prisoners of War, created, 1942 – 1947

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade Henry J. Flanagan (NSN: 0-204487), United States Navy, was captured by Japanese forces after the U.S.S. TANG (SS-306) was sunk on 25 October 1944 , and was held as a Prisoner of War until the end of hostilities in September 1945.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Division:

    United States Navy Submarine (SS)

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 341 (August 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade Henry J. Flanagan (NSN: 0-204487), United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action while serving as Officer of the Deck aboard a United States Submarine during war patrols in enemy-controlled waters during World War II. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.