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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Commander Alfred Henry Higgs (NSN: 0-82632), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Assistant Approach Officer of the U.S.S. QUEENFISH (SS-393), during the FIRST War Patrol of that Submarine in enemy Japanese-controlled waters, from 4 August to 3 October 1944. Skillfully judging and analyzing attack problems, Lieutenant Commander Higgs rendered valuable assistance to his Commanding Officer in conducting torpedo attacks which resulted in the sinking of over 45,000 tons of enemy shipping. By his ability and devotion to duty, Lieutenant Commander Higgs contributed materially to the success of the operations and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

Awards Received

  • Bronze Star Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Commander

    Division:

    U.S.S. Queenfish (SS-393)

    Action Date:

    October 27 – December 2, 1944

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal to Lieutenant Commander Alfred Henry Higgs (NSN: 0-82632), United States Navy, for meritorious service as Assistant Approach Officer of the U.S.S. QUEENFISHY (SS-393), during the SECOND War Patrol of that Submarine in enemy Japanese-controlled waters from 27 October to 2 December 1944. By his sound judgment and thorough knowledge of attack problems, Lieutenant Commander Higgs rendered invaluable assistance to his Commanding Officer in carrying out his aggressive attacks and contributed to the success of the QUEENFISH in sinking four hostile vessels, in damaging two more and in evading severe enemy countermeasures. By his skill and devotion to duty throughout, Lieutenant Commander Higgs upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.