(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Commander Paul L. Mansell, Jr., United States Naval Reserve, was awarded a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star for gallantry in action while serving as Assistant Approach Officer 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.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Paul L. Mansell, Jr., United States Naval Reserve, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action while serving 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.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Commander [then Lieutenant] Paul L. Mansell, Jr., United States Naval Reserve, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star for gallantry in action as Assistant Approach Officer of the submarine U.S.S. SUNFISH (SS-281), during the NINTH War Patrol in enemy controlled waters of the Pacific from 23 October 1944 to 19 December 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.