The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Bronze Star Medal to Commander Charles Frederic Brindupke (NSN: 0-71489), United States Navy, for meritorious service as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. TULLIBEE (SS-284), during the Third War Patrol of that Submarine in enemy-controlled waters from 14 December 1943 to 10 February 1944. Operating dangerously near hostile shores and in the face of bitter opposition, Commander Brindupke boldly delivered smashing torpedo attacks against heavily escorted hostile convoys, contributing materially to the success of his vessel in sinking an important amount of enemy shipping and, by his skillful evasive tactics during strong depth-charge counterattacks, returned safe to port undamaged. His forceful and aggressive leadership and the gallant fighting spirit of the officers and men under his command reflect the highest credit upon the United States Naval Service.

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal to Commander Charles Frederic Brindupke (NSN: 0-71489), United States Navy, for meritorious service as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. TULLIBEE (SS-284), during the FIRST War Patrol of that Submarine in enemy-controlled waters from 19 July to 6 September 1943. A skilled and aggressive leader, Commander Brindupke boldly penetrated the enemy’s heavy escort screen to launch vigorous, brilliantly executed torpedo attacks which resulted in the sinking and damaging of an important amount of Japanese shipping. By his expert evasive tactics and cool and courageous action in the face of grave danger, Commander Brindupke contributed essentially to the success of his ship in evading strong hostile countermeasures throughout a period of bitter offensive action and his zealous devotion to duty throughout reflects the highest credit upon himself, his gallant command and the United States Naval Service.