Elliott Loughlin

Charles Elliott Loughlin (February 19, 1910 – October 31, 1989) was an officer of the United States Navy, where he reached the rank of Rear Admiral. He is best known for his court-martial following the controversial sinking of the Japanese passenger/cargo ship Awa Maru sailing as a relief ship under Red Cross auspices. Archie Miyamoto described the sinking as one of the more controversial naval incidents of the Pacific War, particularly because Awa Maru had been granted safe passage for humanitarian relief under Red Cross auspices.. "Placing the Awa Maru Incident in the History of Maritime Disasters". He was the commanding officer of the USS Queenfish (SS-393) during four war patrols. Loughlin earned two Navy Crosses, two Legions of Merit and one Silver Star during his time in the United States Navy.