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Show J. M. SULLENGER COMMENDED FOR SKI1VBRAVERY U. S. PACIFIC FLEET SUBMARINES From: The Commander Submarines, Sub-marines, Pacific Fleet. To: Sullenger, James Murray, FClc, U. S. Navy. Via: The Commanding Officer, U. S. S Subject: Commendation. 1. On the first war patrol conducted con-ducted by the U. S. S , that vessel is credited with having attacked and sunk enemy vessels of a total tonnage of tons. The spent fifty-six days on patrol, of which the greater portion was spent in enemy controlled waters where intensive and strong anti-submarine measures of the enemy were experienced. All attacks were highly aggressive in character char-acter and the results of this patrol pa-trol set an example of skill, daring dar-ing and success which may well be emulated by "the personnel of other submarines. 2. As Fire Controlman of the U. S. S , your performance perform-ance of duty was an important and material contribution to the success of this mission. The Commander Com-mander Submarines, Pacific Fleet, is pleased to commend you on your splendid performance of duty. 3. A copy of this commendation will be made a part of your official of-ficial record. R. H. ENGLISH, Rear Admiral. U. S. Navy. James M. Sullenger is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Sullenger Sul-lenger of Copperton. The above is printed by permission of Mrs. James M. Sullenger. at |