Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant Commander

Unit:

USS Paul Jones (DD-230), U.S. Navy

Awarded on:

July 1942

"For extraordinary heroism and utter disregard of his own personal safety as Commanding Officer of the Destroyer U.S.S. PAUL JONES (DD-230), during the attack upon enemy Japanese ships off Balikpapan, Borneo, Netherlands East Indies, on the night of 24 - 25 January 1942. Although badly outnumbered, Lieutenant Commander Hourihan, ignoring enemy challenges, and by skillful maneuvering, used the element of surprise in sinking with torpedoes and damaging with gunfire a large part of the enemy's concentration consisting of cruisers, destroyers, and various types of transports and cargo ships, after which an orderly retirement was effected. His actions displayed on this occasion reflect most favorably on his ability as a leader and officer, and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."

Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 304

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant Commander

Unit:

USS Paul Jones (DD-230), U.S. Navy

"For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. PAUL JONES (DD-230), during the Battle of the Java Sea, 27 February 1942, and in offensive action during daylight against the Japanese Battle Line consisting of heavy and light cruisers. Courageous and aggressive in the face of severe enemy fire, Lieutenant Commander Hourihan fought his ship boldly by going in unsupported, as a unit of Destroyer Division FIFTY-EIGHT, delivering a successful torpedo attack in two stages against the Japanese Cruisers, rendering valiant service by causing the Japanese ships to break off the attack and permitting the Allied ships to regain their battle formation. The inspiring leadership of Lieutenant Commander Hourihan and the gallant devotion to duty of the officers and men under his command were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant Commander

Unit:

USS Paul Jones (DD-230), U.S. Navy

Awarded on:

March 18th, 1943

Citation:
"As commander of the U.S. Navy destroyer "Paul Jones," he displayed exceptional courage, skill, and coolness during:

1. The naval battle on the night of January 24–25, 1942, in the Makassar Strait, where he participated in the attack by the U.S. Navy 59th Destroyer Division against the Japanese transport fleet, heavily protected by cruisers and destroyers, which intended to attack Balik Papan. He scored several torpedo and gun hits on the transports, resulting in the sinking of at least two transports and the serious damage of one transport.

2. Participation in all actions of the naval battle in the Java Sea on February 27–28, 1942, against overwhelming Japanese forces."

Royal Decree no. 3. Replaced by the Bronze Lion.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant Commander

Unit:

USS Paul Jones (DD-230), U.S. Navy

Awarded on:

March 18th, 1943

Royal decree no. 3. Replaced by the Bronze Lion.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant Commander

Unit:

USS Paul Jones (DD-230), U.S. Navy

Awarded on:

March 18th, 1943

Citation:
"As commander of the U.S. Navy destroyer "Paul Jones," he displayed exceptional courage, skill, and coolness during:

1. The naval battle on the night of January 24-25, 1942, in the Makassar Strait, where he participated in the attack by the U.S. Navy 59th Destroyer Division against the Japanese transport fleet, heavily protected by cruisers and destroyers, which intended to attack Balik Papan. He scored several torpedo and gun hits on the transports, resulting in the sinking of at least two transports and the serious damage of one transport.

2. Participation in all actions of the naval battle in the Java Sea on February 27�28, 1942, against overwhelming Japanese forces."

Royal Decree no. 3
This concerns a replacement of the Dutch Bronze Cross.