The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Commander Hubert Winthrop Chanler (NSN: 0-57486), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in the line of his profession while serving aboard the U.S.S. MINNEAPOLIS (CA-36). On the night of 30 November – 1 December 1942, during the engagement with enemy surface forces off Tassafaronga, Guadalcanal, in which as Flagship of the Task Force the MINNEAPOLIS participated, Commander Chanler distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy. Although his regular duties were those of First Lieutenant and Damage Control Officer, Commander Chanler had been detailed in charge at BATTLE TWO for the subject action. When the ship was torpedoed and control forward was lost for the moment, Commander Chanler at once took over control at BATTLE TWO until the Bridge was able to regain control. He was then directed to resume his regular duties. With outstanding heroism and setting a calm, courageous personal example, Commander Chanler, at his own peril visited damaged areas, directed damage control efforts and kept the Commanding Officer informed of conditions. The success in checking further loss of buoyancy, in restoring much of the list making it possible for the ship to reach a safe refuge in spite of widespread and critical damage is a tribute not only to Commander Chanler’s own personal courage and ability but also to the training of personnel in damage control under his supervision. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.