Navy Federal Credit Union

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Commander Walter Hamilton Lassing, United States Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. TUCKER, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity during World War I.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    World War II

    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 354 (September 1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Walter Hamilton Lassing, United States Navy, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as District Operations and Patrol Commander, ELEVENTH Naval District and Commander Surface Task Group, Western Sea Frontier, during World War II.