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 the Silver Star to Lieutenant Philip Thompson Glennon, United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action in the line of his profession as Torpedo Data Computer Operator of the U.S.S. FLASHER (SS-249) during the FIRST War Patrol of that Submarine in enemy controlled waters from 6 January to 29 February 1944. He performed his duties with outstanding professional skill and materially contributed to the sinking of an important amount of enemy shipping. 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.