After one war patrol as prospective commanding officer of the submarine USS Barb, he assumed command in April of 1944. For heroism during the ship’s eighth, ninth, tenth, eleventh, and twelfth war patrols, he was awarded four Navy Crosses and the Congressional Medal of Honor, unequaled by any living American. Color limited edition 23.5 x 17.5 print entitled The Galloping Ghost of the China Coast, numbered #352/750, signed in the lower border in pencil by Fluckey. Also signed in pencil by the artist, Ted Wilbur. Double matted to an overall size of 28.5 x 22.5. In fine condition. R&R COA. Oversized.
