RADM. CHARLES W. SHATTUCK, (then commander), commanded Torpedo Squadron EIGHTY attached to the U.S.S. Ticonderoga during operations against Japanese forces in the vicinity of the Phillippine Islands. On 25 November 1944, he led his flight of nine planes on a daring strike against an enemy heavy cruiser, skillfully maneuvered his formation for maximum striking power and, despite a constant barrage of shattering antiaircraft fire, succeeded in scoring a direct hit to assist in the sinking of the hostile vessel. By his forceful leadership, skilled combat tactics and zealous devotion to duty throughout this hazardous operation, Admiral Shattuck contributed materially to the success of our forces in this strategic area and upheld the highest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service.

RADM. Shattuck joined the L.O.V. in 1970 and resides in California.