CAPTAIN B. DULANY CLAGGETT (then Commander), United States Navy. For distinguishing himself by extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. DACE in her Fifth War Patrol in enemy-controlled waters, from 1 September 1944 to 6 November 1944. Commander Claggett displayed outstanding ability and great courage in three persistent attacks against the enemy, in which three large vessels were sunk. He evaded the enemy Escorts through the skill and excellent fighting spirit of his ship. During his patrol, he made a successful rescue of the entire crew of the U.S.S. DARTER, which had been grounded on a shoal. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States of America.

Captain Claggett resided in Maryland.