Terre Haute, Coast Guardsman commended by COMINCH, Atlantic Fleet. Coast Guardsman William E. Hogue, Seaman, first class, of 58 Mulberry Street, Terre Haute, Ind., has been awarded a letter of commendation and authority to wear the commendation ribbon for his outstanding service in making possible the eventual salvage of a flaming and derelict tanker carrying a large cargo of high octane aviation gasoline. The award was conferred by Rear Admiral E. H. Smith in behalf of the Commander in Chief, Atlantic Fleet. Hogue serves aboard a Coast Guard Combat Cutter.

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