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Torpedoman Second Class Hayes Oliver Trukke (NSN: 5557518), United States Navy, was captured by Japanese forces when 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.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Torpedoman Second Class

    Division:

    U.S.S. Tang (SS-306)

    Action Date:

    September 24 – October 25, 1944
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 377 (July 1948)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Torpedoman Second Class Hayes Oliver Trukke (NSN: 5557518), United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action while serving aboard the U.S.S. TANG (SS-306), during the FIFTH War Patrol of that Submarine in Formosa Strait, from 24 September 1944 to 25 October 1944. 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.