The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Lieutenant Max Carson Duncan (NSN: 0-123591), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action in the U.S.S. BARB (SS-220) during the TWELFTH War Patrol of that Submarine in areas north of Hokkaido and east of Karafuto, from 8 June 1945 to 2 August 1945. As Officer-of-the-Deck, his skillful navigation of his ship, assisted his Commanding Officer considerably in conducting successful attacks which resulted in the sinking of over 10,500 tons of enemy installations. His coolness and high devotion to duty contributed directly to the success of his vessel in evading enemy countermeasures. His conduct throughout was an inspiration to the officers and men in his ship, and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.