19 Facts About Elliott Loughlin

Charles Elliott Loughlin was an officer of the United States Navy, where he reached the rank of Rear Admiral.

Elliott Loughlin is best known for his court-martial following the controversial sinking of the Japanese hospital ship Awa Maru.

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Commander Charles Elliott Loughlin, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the USS.

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Cross to Commander Charles Elliott Loughlin, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the USS.

Elliott Loughlin's superb ship-handling in evading severe Japanese countermeasures saved his ship from possible disaster and his devotion to duty throughout reflects the highest credit upon Commander Loughlin and the United States Naval Service.

Again the commander of a wolfpack of three submarines, Elliott Loughlin found great success as a wolfpack commander but comparatively little as a submarine commander.

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Commander Charles Elliott Loughlin, United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action as Commanding Officer of the USS.

Elliott Loughlin is lighted at night and plastered with white crosses.

Elliott Loughlin immediately reported the sinking to Lockwood, and Lockwood in turn reported to Admirals Nimitz and King while ordering Queenfish and Sea Fox to search for more survivors.

Elliott Loughlin did not know what Awa Maru carried, and at any rate, could not ignore the safe passage granted by higher authority.

Elliott Loughlin's tactics were those used against a small ship, not a large vessel.

Favorably impressing the court, Elliott Loughlin benefited further from refusing to pass the blame to others onboard Queenfish.

Elliott Loughlin later served as the Naval Academy's athletic director and is credited with the rebirth of the football, cross country and wrestling programs at the school through his fundraising efforts.

Elliott Loughlin was plans officer on SACLant staff, and Commander Submarine Flotilla Six during the buildup of the Polaris force, for which he was awarded his first Legion of Merit.

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Rear Admiral Charles Elliott Loughlin, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander Submarine Flotilla SIX from 24 August 1964 to 24 September 1966.

Rear Admiral Elliott Loughlin further has proven to be a most articulate and impressive spokesman for the Navy.

In carrying out all of the foregoing duties, as well as the additional NATO duty of Commander Submarine Force, Eastern Atlantic Area, Rear Admiral Elliott Loughlin has demonstrated the finest degree of judgment and an inspiring devotion to duty which has been fully in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

Rear Admiral Elliott Loughlin maintained close contact with civilian leaders in his area of coordination with a resultant increase in integrated off-base housing for military personnel.

Elliott Loughlin established policies which encourage, and has personally fostered, the closest cooperation among the Navy and the other services as well as with civilian groups.