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 Philip Frederick Hauck (NSN: 0-75044), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Commanding Officer of the Destroyer U.S.S. BENNETT (DD-473), in action against enemy Japanese-held Guam, 20 July 1944; the Palau Islands from 30 March to 1 April 1944; and during the First Battle of the Philippine Sea in June 1944. Handling his ship with skill and courage, Commander Hauck contributed greatly to the subsequent success of these operations. His conduct and leadership were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
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United States NavyRank:
LieutenantDivision:
U.S.S. Duncan (DD-485)Action Date:
October 11, 1942
Commander South Pacific: Serial 00235 (January 21, 1943)The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Philip Frederick Hauck (NSN: 0-75044), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity aboard the Destroyer U.S.S. DUNCAN (DD-485), during action against enemy Japanese forces off Savo Island on the night of 11 October 1942. Ably controlling fire of the main battery of his ship, Lieutenant Hauck, with cool courage and superb skill, secured nine hits out of ten salvos fired at a hostile cruiser. When this target began to disintegrate, he shifted fire on his own initiative and scored hits on a Japanese destroyer in at least four salvos. His alert leadership and proficient technical ability were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.