southeastward of the main Japanese stronghold at Truk. Cool and undaunted as the submarine, rocked and battered by Japanese depth-charges, sustained terrific battle damage and sank to an excessive depth, he authorized the Sculpin to surface and engage the enemy in a gun-fight, thereby providing an opportunity for the crew to abandon ship. Determined to sacrifice himself rather than risk capture and subsequent danger of revealing plans under Japanese torture or use of drugs, he stoically remained aboard the mortally wounded vessel as she plunged to her death. Preserving the security of his mission at the cost of his own life, he had served his country as he had served the Navy, with deep integrity and an uncompromising devotion to duty. His great moral courage in the face of certain death adds new luster to the traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country. Other honors In 1954, the destroyer escort was named in his honor. Cromwell Hall, the Navy's Submarine Learning Center at the submarine base in Groton, Connecticut, was also named for him. See also List of Medal of Honor recipients for World War II Notes References 1901 births 1943 deaths United States Navy Medal of Honor recipients United States Navy personnel killed in World War II Recipients of the Legion of Merit United States Naval Academy alumni United States Navy officers United States submarine commanders People from Henry, Illinois World War II recipients of the Medal of Honor Military personnel from Illinois Captains who went down with the ship