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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Clary Leonard John (NSN: 0-85195), United States Navy, for gallantry and intrepidity in action in the performance of his duties as Diving Officer in the U.S.S. SEAWOLF (SS-197), during the TWELFTH War Patrol of that Submarine from 12 December 1943 to 27 January 1944. His precise and careful depth control contributed directly to his vessel’s success in sinking four enemy ships totaling 14,000 tons. His cool efficiency during enemy counter-measures greatly assisted his ship in conducting successful evasive tactics. 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.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Commander

    Division:

    U.S.S. Bowfin (SS-287)

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Commander in Chief Pacific: Serial 030936 (July 10, 1945)

    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 Commander Clary Leonard John (NSN: 0-85195), United States Navy, for gallantry and intrepidity in action in the performance of his duties in the U.S.S. BOWFIN (SS-287), during a War Patrol of that Submarine during World War II. As Assistant Approach Officer, his excellent judgment and thorough knowledge of attack problems assisted his Commanding Officer considerably in sinking and damaging enemy naval vessels. His calm manner and devotion to duty were an inspiration to the officers and men in his ship, and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Commander

    Division:

    United States Navy Submarine (SS)

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Commander Submarine Forces Pacific: Serial 02241 (September 8, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” to Lieutenant Commander Clary Leonard John (NSN: 0-85195), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the performance of his duties on a United States Submarine during a War Patrol of that vessel. As Assistant Approach Officer, his excellent judgment and thorough knowledge of attack problems assisted his Commanding Officer considerably in conducting attacks which resulted in the sinking of enemy ships totaling approximately 6,000 tons. 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. (Lieutenant Commander John is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)