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 Commander [then Lieutenant, Junior Grade] Guy Frank Gugliotta (NSN: 0-81158), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Assistant Approach Officer of the U.S.S. S-39 (SS-144), in action against enemy Japanese forces during the FIRST through THIRD War Patrols of that Submarine in the Philippine Islands-Netherlands East Indies Area from 11 December 1941 to 18 March 1942. Demonstrating sound judgment and a thorough knowledge of attack problems, Commander Gugliotta rendered invaluable assistance to his Commanding Officer in conducting successful torpedo attacks which resulted in the sinking of a Naval tanker of 5,000 tons and a transport of 5,000 tons. By his cool courage and indomitable fighting spirit, he contributed directly to the success of his vessel in evading strong hostile countermeasures by enemy aircraft and destroyers. His devotion to duty throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.