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==Recognition== *O'Hara Hall, the gymnasium facility at the [[United States Merchant Marine Academy]], is named in honor of Midshipman O'Hara.<ref>[https://www.usmmasports.com/facilities/OHaraHall usmmasports.com Stephen Hopkins]</ref> *Captain Paul Buck, master of SS ''Stephen Hopkins'', was given the [[Merchant Marine Distinguished Service Medal]] by The President of the United States. For determination to [[Glossary of nautical terms (A-L)#fight his ship|fight his ship]] and his perseverance in engaging the enemy to the utmost until his ship was rendered helpless. The award was given by Admiral [[Emory S. Land]].<ref>[http://www.usmm.org/heroes.html usmm.org Heroes, Paul Buck]</ref> *George S. Cronk, Second Engineer on the ship, sailed his lifeboat 2,200 miles for 31 days to save his shipmates. He was given the [[Merchant Marine Distinguished Service Medal]] by the President of the United States. The award was given by Admiral [[Emory S. Land]].<ref>[http://www.usmm.org/heroes.html usmm.org Heroes, George S. Cronk]</ref> *SS ''Stephen Hopkins'' was awarded the Gallant Ship Award for outstanding courage against overpowering odds by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.maritime.dot.gov/history/gallant-ship-award/ss-stephen-hopkins | title=Ss Stephen Hopkins | Marad }}</ref>
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