Korean War
| Rank | Lieutenant Commander U.S. Navy |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 26 1952 |
National Defense Service Medal
Lieutenant Commander Tierney was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Lieutenant Commander Tierney was Commanding Officer of the destroyer-minesweeper USS HOBSON (DMS-26). While on night maneuvers in the mid-Atlantic on April 26, 1952, the USS HOBSON collided with the aircraft carrier, USS WASP. The HOBSON sank with Lieutenant Commander Tierney and 175 others listed as missing.