Eugene Fluckey graduated from the U. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of In one daring action, scuttling charges from the U. Barb were ferried ashore by a volunteer group in order to blow up a train. Barb proudly displayed a train on its battle flag. He retired as a Rear Admiral in the U. Skillfully maneuvering his vessel into favorable strike position despite the hazards of adverse weather, ice floes and fog, Commander Fluckey launched torpedo attacks to sink five enemy ships totaling more than 37, tons and account for two more in aggressive gun battles.
Despite persistent hostile countermeasures, he employed skillful evasive tactics to bring his ship to port without damage. His leadership and devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon Commander Fluckey and the United States Naval Service. Responsible for planning, implementing and supervising the United States security assistance effort to Portugal to upgrade and modernize the Portuguese Armed Forces, Rear Admiral Fluckey successfully coordinated United States security assistance operations with those of Portugal to develop more effective, better-equipped and combat-ready Armed Forces.
Rear Admiral Fluckey exercised exceptionally sound judgment and keen foresightedness in ensuring that funds available were utilized to the best advantage in the steady improvement of the material and readiness capability of those Portuguese forces committed to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. As the Senior Military Advisor to the Chief of Mission, he consistently provided sage advice in several important and sensitive diplomatic negotiations.
By his exemplary performance of duty, Rear Admiral Fluckey made a significant contribution to the international security efforts of the United States, reflecting great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service. Pursuing aggressive and tenacious tactics despite strong countermeasures by the enemy, Commander Fluckey launched damaging torpedo attacks against Japanese shipping and combatant units to sink a 10,ton auxiliary aircraft carrier and to damage a tanker of 5, tons.
Effecting the rescue of fourteen British and Australian prisoners of war who were survivors of a torpedoed enemy transport, he provided care and treatment for the sick and wounded and, although heavy enemy counterattacks caused minor damage to his ship, employed evasive tactics and returned to port without further damage.
