The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star to Lieutenant Commander [then Lieutenant] Philip Thompson Glennon, United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action as Assistant Approach Officer of the U.S.S. GREENLING (SS-213), during the FOURTH War Patrol of that Submarine in the Pacific Ocean waters from 9 December 1942 to 31 January 1943. Lieutenant Commander Glennon’s excellent judgment and thorough knowledge of attack problems assisted his Commanding Officer considerably in conducting successful attacks which resulted in the sinking of four enemy ships for a total of 20,700 tons and damaging one enemy ship of 9,000. His coolness and high devotion to duty contributed directly to the success of his vessel in evading enemy counter-measures. 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.

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 Philip Thompson Glennon, United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action as Assistant Approach Officer of the U.S.S. FLASHER (SS-249), during the FIFTH War Patrol of that Submarine in enemy controlled waters of the Southwest Pacific Area, from 15 November 1944 to 2 January 1945. During an attack on a large tanker, which was accompanied by a destroyer and smaller escorts, his aid in solving the fire control problem, and the excellence of his advice to the Commanding Officer, were an inspiration to those about him. During a night surface attack on a large, heavily escorted convoy, his rapid analysis of the problems, his skill in bringing the ship into firing position, and his coolness during the actual attack, contributed materially to the success of the encounter. During the entire patrol, his actions were of indispensable value in the sinking of 41,700 tons of enemy shipping. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.