Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

Submarines in the Office, Chief of Naval Operations, HQ, U.S. Navy

Awarded on:

1918

"The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to T. C. Hart, Captain, U.S. Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession while on shore, under orders of the Chief of Naval Operations, in the performance of duty in connection with submarines and for distinguished service afloat in command of submarines engaged in operations against the enemy."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Admiral

Unit:

HQ, Asiatic Fleet, U.S. Navy

Awarded on:

May 22nd, 1942

"For exceptionally meritorious service as Commander in Chief, United States Asiatic Fleet. His conduct of the operations of the Allied naval forces in the Southwest Pacific area during January and February 1942, was characterized by unfailing judgment and sound decision, coupled with marked moral courage, in the face of discouraging surroundings and complex associations."

Second DSM received as Gold Star

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Admiral

Unit:

HQ, Asiatic Fleet, U.S. Navy

Awarded on:

August 6th, 1942

For combat against Japan during the sea battle of Lombok Strait on 19/20 February 1942.

Royal Degree No.1

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

With "Submarine" clasp

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

With "Fleet" clasp

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)