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80-G-81396: Presenting of the Navy Cross to Commander William Naylor Wylie, USN, for sinking and damaging enemy vessels while commanding USS Scorpion (SS 278) Photograph received September 27, 1943 (in error as Wylie received his Navy Cross in 1945). U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives. (2016/01/12). Citation: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Commander William Naylor Wylie (NSN: 0-63253), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. SCORPION (SS-278), on the FIRST War Patrol of that submarine during the period 5 April 1945 to 8 May 1945, in enemy controlled waters of the Sea of Japan. In addition to sinking an important amount of enemy shipping, including a brilliant attack on a strongly escorted freighter, Commander Wylie's excellent supervision resulted in the success of a special vital mission by his submarine. Through his experience and sound judgment Commander Wylie brought his ship safely back to port. His conduct throughout was an inspiration to his officers and men and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. |
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