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Eugene B. Fluckey
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“To [crewmember name], As Captain, it has been an outstanding honor to be your representative in accepting the Congressional Medal of Honor for the extraordinary heroism above and beyond the call of duty which you and every officer and man in the Barb displayed. How fortunate I am, how proud I am, that the President of the United States should permit me to be the caretaker of this most distinguished honor which the Nation has seen fit to bestow upon a gallant crew and a fighting ship, the Barb. Sincerely, Eugene B. Fluckey.”
Eugene B. Fluckey (1913–2007) first seen 1945 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Placard template prepared after Fluckey received the Medal of Honor in 1945; Fluckey personally signed a copy for every member of his crew. A photocopy of the original template is shown on p. 410.
“Then it dawned on me that the men in the Barb who gave her life and taught me the most valuable philosphy for my life. Regardless of all the dangers they accepted at my command, and without the knowledge that was available to me, a reciprocal trust glowed. I find it applies totally for success in life, love, marriage, and business. Simply put, "I believe in you.”
Eugene B. Fluckey (1913–2007) said by 2007 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“What was I most proud of as commanding officer of the submarine Barb during World War II? My answer is simply this. No one who ever served under my command was awarded the Purple Heart Medal for being wounded or killed, and all of us brought our Barb back safe and sound- ready, eager, and willing to fight again after unparalleled patrols, lauded by naval seniors and authors. No submarine can or should claim to be the greatest, particularly if her crew is lost. There were many great patrols during the various phases of the war, some probably unknown.”
Eugene B. Fluckey (1913–2007) said by 2007 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Our third reunion, in 1986, was inspiring. After a banquet, each shipmate gave an account of his life after he left the Barb. The first one to speak reminded us all that we had been close friends in the Barb, whether officers or enlisted men. Each man had been born again by the Barb and love. She enriched our lives and gave us our philosophy: We don't have problems, just solutions.”
Eugene B. Fluckey (1913–2007) said by 2007 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The Barb was never in competition with anybody but herself. We were determined on each patrol to do better than the last one.”
Eugene B. Fluckey (1913–2007) said by 2007 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source