Appendix C
Coast Guardsmen Decorated--Pacific Area

NAME AND ADDRESS AWARD EXTRACT FROM CITATION
  ALABAMA  
Griffith, Robert L. Lieut. Comdr. USPHS Fort Payne, Box 264 Bronze Star During the assault and capture of Saipan and Tinian Island Lieut. Comdr. Griffith was responsible for the prompt and skilled treatment of more than 1,000 casualties taken aboard during the combined operations.
CALIFORNIA
Anderson, Malcolm M. BM3c USCGR 1332 Novellier St. EI Gerrito Bronze Star During landing operations at Eniwetok Atoll, Marshall Islands, while under enemy fire, Anderson quickly and efficiently established radio communications with all vessels participating.
Bartlett, David H. Comdr., USCG 2543 Termino Ave. Long Beach Legion of Merit As commanding officer of a Patrol Frigate in action against a Japanese submarine, through his skillful maneuvering and sound attacking fundamentals, he was instrumental in the destruction of the submarine.
Bloomfield, John E. Seaman, 1c. USCG 3316 Watseka Ave. Los Angeles Navy & Marine Corps Medal A fire in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, May 21, 1944, Under conditions of great personal danger from fire and explosions, he dived, overboard and brought one severely injured man to safety and assisted in the rescue of 42 survivors.

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Brien, Clyde T. Seaman, 1c. USCGR 2305 Lincoln Ave. Alameda Navy & Marine Corps Medal At Parry Island, Eniwetok Atoll, Marshall Islands, while a vessel was burning, he went aboard and rendered assistance to wounded, preventing the loss of life of many of those injured.
Church, Harry M. Seaman, 1c. USCG 1729 Maple Street Bakersfield Navy & Marine Corps Medal During a fire in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, May 21, 194-4, while under conditions of great personal danger from fire and explosions, he assisted in rescuing 42 survivors.
Davis, Alan W. Cox., USCG 625 Mayfield Ave., Stanford University Bronze Star At sea, December 5-6, 1944, while serving aboard a U.S. Army large tug en route to the Philippines, his craft went to the rescue of another ship which had been torpedoed by enemy action and saved 277 survivors from the abandoned ship.
Emerson, Robert E. Lieut. (jg) USCG 404 Alta Ave., Santa Monica Silver Star During the assault on Eniwetok Atoll, Marshall Islands, February 17-22, 1944, as Boat Group Commander, he led his landing boat group, under fire, in three attacks upon islands of Eniwetok Atoll.
Fuller, Bert P. RM3c. USCGR 2230 Lindoca St. Bakersfield Navy & Marine Corps Medal During landing operations at Parry Island, Eniwetok Atoll, Marshall Islands, while a vessel was burning as a result of a direct hit and in probable danger of further explosions, he went aboard the vessel and rendered assistance to wounded, preventing the loss of life of many of those injured.
Garner, David RM1c. USCGR Route 1, Box 860 Lawndale Bronze Star While serving aboard a U.S. Army large tug en route to the Philippines, his craft went to the rescue of another ship which had been torpedoed by enemy action, and saved 277 survivors from the abandoned ship.

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Gehlert, Gustave A., Jr. Fireman, 2c. USCGR, 309 Clementine St., San Francisco Navy & Marine Corps Medal While serving aboard an LST May 21, 1944, at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, when an explosion occurred aboard an adjoining ship, disregarding personal safety, he remained at his post, others working with him having left the boat, and miraculously placed the motor in running condition and proceeded at great peril to his life through a hail of debris to pick up men struggling in the water.
Hagen, Paul E. BM2c. USCGR 3615 Woodruff Ave. Oakland Bronze Star At sea en route to the Philippines December 5, 1944, when the U.S. Army large tug, on which he was serving, put about to render assistance to the crew of a torpedoed freighter, Hagen was instrumental in the success of the rescue of 277 survivors.
Hammond, Joseph F. Seaman, 2c. USCG 2846 S. Chesapeake Ave. Los Angeles Navy & Marine Corps Medal While engaged in rescue operations during a fire in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, May 21, 1944, under great personal risk from fire and explosions, he assisted in rescuing 42 survivors.
Higbee, Frank D. Captain, USCG Claremont Legion of Merit As Commanding Officer of LST Group Twenty-one during Hollandia operations, a brilliant administrator and leader, Captain Higbee also served with skill and courage as a bold tactician and seaman, effectively countering hostile fire while beached during the assault on Wakde Island and fighting off a vigorous bombing attack while in command of re-supply echelons to Biak and Noemfoor.
Hoyle, Robert Lieut, (jg) USCG 3076 "J" St. San Diego Silver Star At Engebi and Parry Islands, Eniwetok Atoll, Marshall Islands, he landed with the assault waves February 18 and 22, 1944, under devastating enemy fire, and without regard for his personal safety, he immediately and continuously exposed himself to enemy fire in

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Hoyle, Robert   order to perform his duties as beachmaster. He made his way through heavy enemy fire to relay urgent messages to the Landing Team Commander,
Larsen, Howard R. Seaman, 1c., USCGR 11900 Utah St. Los Angeles Navy & Marine Corps Medal At Parry Island, Eniwetok Atoll, Marshall Islands, while a vessel was burning as the result of a direct hit and in probable danger of further explosions, he went aboard and rendered assistance to the wounded.
Longmire, James C. GM3c, USCG P.O. Box 586 Tracy Navy & Marine Corps Medal At Parry Island, Eniwetok Atoll, Marshall Islands, while a vessel was burning as the result of a direct hit and in probable danger of further explosions, he went aboard and rendered assistance to the wounded.
Lowery, George A. CBM, USCG 907 Arthur Way San Leandro Bronze Star At sea en route to the Philippines December 5, 1944, the U.S. Army tug on which he was serving, put about to render assistance to the crew of a torpedoed freighter, Lowery directed the lowering of the ship's boats and the rescue efforts, resulting in the saving of 277 survivors.
McNeil, Donald C. Captain, USCG 1134 E. Bay Front St., Balboa Bronze Star As commanding officer of a U.S. ship January 8, 1945, during the assault on Luzon, Philippine Islands, after his ship had been seriously damaged by an enemy aircraft, he successfully directed efforts of the fire fighters and enabled his ship to participate in the assault landings.
Noack, Roland H., Jr. Seaman, 1c, USCGR 215 West 8th St. Tracy Navy & Marine Corps Medal In combating fires and explosions' on a burning ship at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, May 21, 1944 when the propeller of his ship became fouled with clothing during fire-fighting operations, he voluntarily jumped over the side into burning oil and

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Noack, Roland E., Jr.   gasoline covered waters end freed the propeller, thus keeping his ship in action when it was so vitally needed.
Olson, Russell I. RM3c, USCGR 401 Myrtle Ave. Modesto Bronze Star At Eniwetok Atoll, Marshall Islands, during the landing assault, while under enemy fire, he quickly and efficiently established radio communications with all vessels participating.
Owen, Robert W. Seaman, 1c., USCGR 4962 Haskell Ave. Encino Bronze Star At sea December 5, 1944, when the U.S. Army tug on which he was serving put about to render assistance to the crew of a torpedoed freighter, Owen was instrumental in the success of the rescue of 277 survivors.
Pollack, A. Lieut. Comdr. USCGR West Point Calaveras County Bronze Star In the Solomon Islands area from July, 1943, to May, 1944, by his courage and skillful handling of his ship during several enemy bombing attacks he brought the vessel through with a minimum of damage and effected delivery of supplies vital to the success of the offensive operations in the Solomon Island Campaign.
Townsend, Marshall O. Soundman, 1c., USCG 60S North Maple St. Fresno Bronze Star As South Operator aboard a U.S. warship, his exceptional ability at his battle station contributed directly to the success of his ship in sinking a Japanese naval vessel.
  Colorado  
Evans, Raymond J. CSM, USCG 940 East 5th St. Denver Navy Cross Surrounded by enemy Japanese forces on a beachhead of Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, September 27, 1942, gallantly remaining at his post during the entire evacuation and with every other member of his crew killed or wounded, he maintained control of the boat with one hand on the wheel and continued to fire his automatic machine gun with the other, until the last boat

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Goldman, Robert PM2c., USCGR Woodstock Valley Bronze Star Aboard an LST in action against the enemy at Leyte, Philippine Islands, 12 November, 1944, Goldman administered medical aid to the rounded and dying even though he was severely injured, after a Japanese fighter plane had crashed into his ship.
McNichols, Stephen L. Lieut. (jg), USCGR 235c Ivanhoe St. Denver Bronze Star In the Pacific early in 1944, as assistant boat group commander, he assisted in loading the landing boat group of his ship, under fire, in three separate attacks upon islands of the enemy stronghold.
Murray, Glenn C. Seaman, 1c., USCGR Route 1, Box 17 Arvada Navy & Marine Corps Medal As a member of the crew of a fire-boat engaged in combating fires and explosions on a burning ship at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, when the propeller of his ship became fouled with clothing during the fire-fighting operations, he voluntarily jumped over the side into the burning oil and gasoline covered waters and freed the propellor.
  CONNECTICUT  
Del Pra, A.E. Lieut. Comdr. USCG 68 Maple Ave. New London Navy & Marine Corps Medal In handling and beaching a burning vessel at Finschhafen, New Guinea, August 23, 1944, following a boiler explosion on a merchant ship, fire broke out. The ship had been abandoned by the crew when Lieut. Comdr. Del Pra boarded her, directed beaching operations, remained with the ship until the fire was under control, and was largely responsible for preventing her sinking and preventing the spread of fire to other vessels.
Lenci, John Lieut., USCG 50 Cutler St. New London Bronze Star In amphibious operations in the Southwest Pacific area, he aggressively maneuvered his ship in each operation and contributed to the success of them by his professional knowledge, skill and leadership.

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Johnson, John M. Lieut., (jg) 315 Cedar St. Gainesville Navy & Marine Corps Medal During landing operations at Parry Island, Eniwetok Atoll, Marshall Islands, while a vessel was burning as the result of a direct hit and in probable danger of further explosions, he rent aboard the vessel and rendered assistance to wounded and others at a time when the ship's personnel were unable to do so.
Ryan, Billy R. Lieut. (jg), USCG P.O. Box 423 Areadia Bronze Star In action at Saipan Island June 15-24, 1944, as boat group commander of a transport, directing and supervising landing of personnel and supplies under heavy enemy mortar and artillery fire, he rescued a crew of five men from a landing craft stranded on a reef which was under direct artillery and mortar fire. To determine whether enemy guns had been neutralized, he took his boat through the channel and was fired upon. Enemy positions were then bombed by planes before boats were directed into the beach.
Williams, Wilbert D.B. Sea. 2c., USCGR 315 East Swannanoa St. Lakeland Bronze Star At 3ea en route to the Philippines on 5 December, 1944, when the U.S. Army large tug on which he was serving put about to render assistance to the crew of a freighter torpedoed by enemy aerial action, he, as a member of the life boat detail, was instrumental in" the rescue efforts.
  GEORGIA  
Denman, Douglas C. Cox., USCG 76 Meadow St. Tallapoosa Silver Star While serving aboard the USS Calhoun during an undetected Japanese air attack off Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, the night of August 30, 1942, stationed in Boat Ho. 4, Demen, although he was severely wounded by the first two bombs to strike the ship, persisted in remaining on duty and, with the aid

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Denman, Douglas C.   of a shipmate, carried two injured men to the bow of the boat and floated them clear. Together they threw overboard thirty kapok life jackets and called them to the attention of the survivors struggling in the water.
  ILLINOIS  
Giltner, William F. Cox., USCGR 6615 South Paulina St. Chicago Bronze Star In the amphibious attack on Biak Island, Schouten Group, Dutch New Guinea, May 27, 1944, when members of the party landed on Green Beach they were subjected to severe hand grenade fire from Japanese troops in two caves in the cliff near the beach. While other members of the party attacked the enemy, he proceeded calmly and efficiently about his task, in face of continued enemy action. He confirmed the absence of underwater obstacles located a safe approach for incoming craft, and successfully guided landing craft tanks (LCT), with their vital load of material to the beach.
Youngren, Richard E. Lieut. (jg), USCGR 321 E. Central Blvd. Kewanee Navy & Marine Corps Medal On board an LST during an explosion at Westloch, Pearl Harbor, T.H., on May 21, 1944, wounded on the head from falling debris while in the midst of rescue work, he observed a Marine holding on to a line trailing from the bow of a landing ship under way in the channel. He maneuvered his boat into a position which permitted him to jump on a buoy, grasp the man and free him from the danger of being drawn into the churning propellers of the ship.
  IOWA  
Rau, Robert Carl Lieut. (jg), USCGR 821 Sixth Ave., So. Clinton Bronze Star As officer in charge of a landing boat section during the initial assault on an enemy held island in the Pacific, after his boat had

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Rau, Robert Carl   successfully landed its troops he observed another boat in distress. While under enemy fire he directed and effected the rescue of the personnel from the sinking craft.
  KENTUCKY  
Dichiara, Robert M. Seaman, 1c., USCGR Route 5, Box 596 Louisville Navy & Marine Corps Medal At Parry Island, Eniwetok Atoll, Marshall Islands, while a vessel was burning as the result of a direct hit and in probable danger of further explosions, he went aboard the vessel and rendered assistance to wounded and others at a time when the ship's personnel were unable to do so.
  LOUISIANA  
Choina, Leroy A. Seaman, 2c., USCGR 2105 Columbus St. New Orleans Navy & Marine Corps Medal At Parry Island, Eniwetok Atoll, Marshall Islands, while a vessel was burning as the result of a direct hit and in probable danger of further explosions, he went aboard the vessel and rendered assistance to wounded and others at a time when the ship's personnel were unable to do so.
  MARYLAND  
Marron, Raymond Virgil Captain, USCG 6009 N. Charles St. Baltimore Bronze Star As commanding officer of a ship engaged in the landing of assault troops on Roi and Namur Islands, Kwajalein Atoll, on January 31, 1944, and other operations, his excellent direction of training for the operations and his efficient execution of the missions assigned his ship and attached landing craft contributed largely to the success of the naval phase of the eminently successful attacks.
  MASSACHUSETTS  
Flanagan, Thomas R. Lieut. (jg), USCGR 55 Wigglesworth St. Malden Bronze Star Lieut. (jg) Flanagan was the gunnery officer on board the USS LST-202, which was engaged in the supply of Los Negros Island. On March 2, 1944,

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Flanagan, Thomas R.   his ship was subjected to heavy enemy mortar and machine gun fire from the shore. He skillfully opened up an accurate straffing attack against the enemy shore installations and succeeded in silencing them without his ship suffering casualties or material damage.
Kelly, Thomas N. Lieut. Comdr. USCGR Quisset Ave. Woods Hole Bronze Star While commanding officer of vessels in amphibious operations in the Southwest Pacific Area he aggressively maneuvered his ship in a courageous manner in each of these operations, and contributed to the success of the operations by his professional knowledge, skill and leadership.
Lindquist, Karl A. E. Lieut. Comdr., USCG 220 Jamaica Way Jamaica Plain Bronze Star While commanding officer, USS LST-68 and commander, LST Division 42, Flotilla 7, in amphibious operations at Cape Gloucester, 26 December, 1943; Admiralty Islands, 6 March, 1944; Humboldt Bay, 23 April, 1944; Wakde, 17 May, 1944; Noemfoor, 4 July, 1944; and Sansapor, 2 August, 1944, he aggressively maneuvered his ship and his division in a courageous manner in each of the above operations and his leadership contributed to the success of them.
McGillicuddy, Leo X. Cox., USCG 23 Tower Street Boston Bronze Star As coxswain of a landing boat while engaged in operations against the enemy at Kwajalein Atoll, in January and February, 1944; Guam, in July 1944; Peleliu Island in September, 1944, and Leyte Island on 30 October, 1944, throughout these operations, although subjected to enemy mortar, machine gun and artillery fire, he courageously and efficiently performed his duties. During the assault on Leyte his boat was struck and heavily damaged by enemy fire. After exhausting all efforts to reach the beach, McGillicuddy efficiently directed the transfer of passengers and members of the crew, several of whom were gravely wounded.

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Peterson, Clarence H. Captain, USCG 28 Lewis Road Belmont Silver Star As Commander of a Task Unit of Landing Ships Tanks during action against enemy Japanese forces at Cape Gloucester, New Britain, December 26, 1943, and at Saidor, New Guinea, January 2, 1944, subjected to a withering hostile air attack during departure from the beach at Cape Gloucester, Captain Peterson fought his command aggressively and inflicted severe losses upon the enemy with a minimum of damage to his own units. A cool and proficient leader despite extremely difficult conditions, he skillfully organized and guided succeeding echelons throughout the vital re-supply of these two important strongholds.
Tucker, Prank Allan Cox., USCGR 1 Prospect Street Taunton Bronze Star As coxswain of a landing boat in connection with operations at Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands; Guam, Peleliu Island, Palau; and Leyte Island, Philippine Islands from 31 January to 20 October, 1944, all of these operations were carried out against strong enemy opposition and often in the face of enemy mortar, artillery and machine gun fire. During the Leyte assault when his boat was hit by shell fire he assisted in evacuating all personnel from his boat, calmly and efficiently, to a rescue boat, under continuous enemy fire, and applied first aid to army personnel who had been stunned and wounded by the explosion.
Wiggin, Philip Munroe Cox., USCGR 129 Melrose Ave. Needham Bronze Star In the assault on Saipan Island beginning 15 June, 1944, as coxswain of a boat, he brought his boat repeatedly into heavy enemy mortar, artillery and sniper fire in carrying out the boat's duties. During the initial assault and for six days following, he remained in his boat and by his extra-ordinary devotion to duty was a constant inspiration to the members of his crew.

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Miller, Harold C. BM2c., USCG 1506 Alter Rd. Detroit Silver Star As coxswain of boat No. 3 of the USS McKean on August 7, 1942, during the landing on Tulagi Island, which boat with seven others constituted the first assault wave, he landed his embarked troops and then made repeated trips during that day and on the 8th and 9th in spite of heavy enemy fire, to effect the landing of equipment, ammunition and supplies. On September 8, 1942, he made a landing against a Japanese force at Taivu Point, Guadalcanal Island, thereby contributing to the successful operations in which the enemy were defeated.
Sparling, William A. BM2c., USCG 351 Carrie St. Sault Ste. Marie Silver Star As coxswain of boat No. 2 of the USS McKean during action against enemy Japanese forces on Tulagi Island, August 7, 1942, forming part of the initial assault wave, Sparling landedhis embarked troops, then made three return trips in the face of terrific enemy fire to land equipment, ammunition and supplies. On September 8 he effected a successful landing against a Japanese force at Taivu Point on Guadalcanal Island.
  MISSOURI  
Gordon, William Hyatt Surgeon, USPHS Marshfield Bronze Star As senior medical officer of the USS Callaway during operations against Kwajalein, Marshall Islands, in January and February, and against Saipan, Mariannas Islands, in June, 1944, exercising keen foresight and sound application of superior professional knowledge, Dr. Gordon planned, organized and skillfully supervised the ship's medical department and, by his thorough and effective training of his pharmacist's mates and hospital apprentice teams, was largely responsible for the expeditious and efficient handling of numerous casualties evacuated to his ship during subsequent vital operations.

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Hardin, Truman Lieut. (jg) USCGR 705 South. Hampton Springfield Bronze Star As assistant "boat group commander of the boats of a transport in operations against the enemy at Saipan Island on 15 June, 1944 and for several days thereafter, knowing that the pass through the harrier reef off Charon-Kanoa, the only pass through the reef at this point, would he kept under heavy fire while the enemy was capable of delivering fire, he directed his transport division of landing craft loaded with tanks through this pass many times during the first five hours of the assault. By his courage, skill and determination, he was largely instrumental in delivering tanks to the troops ashore. This task was performed in the face of heavy mortar, artillery and sniper fire.
Smart, Ned E. Seaman 1c., USCGR Gideon Bronze Star At sea December 5-6, 1944, while serving aboard a U.S. Army large tug en route to the Philippines, his craft went to the rescue of another ship which had been torpedoed by enemy action and saved 277 survivors from the abandoned ship.
  NEW JERSEY  
Friel, John J., Jr. Ensign, USCGR 302 North Broad St. Manasquan Navy & Marine Corps Medal While attached to an USS LST on 21 May, 1944, Westloch, Pearl Harbor, T.H., following an explosion, returning from shore in a small boat, he proceeded to his ship amid falling debris and rescued a number of men trapped on one of the propellor guards, then continued to rescue others from the waters of the harbor.
  NEW YORK  
Bennett, David E. Seaman 1c., USCGR Fort Montgomery Bronze Star As a member of an assault transport beach party in connection with operations against the enemy at Leyte Island, Philippine Islands, on 20 October, 1944, while Bennett was on a beach which was taken being subjected to a heavy enemy mortar attack, a landing ship was struck by an enemy

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Bennett, David E.   projectile, and several of its personnel were blown into the water. Disregarding his personal safety, Bennett swam out, under fire, and rescued two of the men who were struggling in the water.
Benson, Clifford Leonard Lieut. (jg) USCGP. 65-55 Grand Ave. Maspeth, Long Island Bronze Star As boat group commander of the boats of a transport in operations against the enemy at Saipan Island on 15 June 1944, and for several days thereafter, as a result of his efforts and those of another boat officer, six medium tanks were landed immediately after the assault troops had landed. This landing was accomplished under heavy enemy mortar artillery and sniper fire. He reconnoitered the lagoon of Charon-Kanoa, on 15 June, 1944. During this time the boat in which he was embarked was under heavy mortar, sniper and artillery fire. As a result of this reconnaissance a U.S. Army reserve regiment was led by him through this pass during darkness the night of 15 June, 1944, without loss from navigational mishap or from enemy fire.
Dexter, Dwight Hodge Commander, USCG 92 Ulster Street Walden Silver Star In action against an armed enemy as commanding officer of the Naval Local Defense Force and Anti-Submarine Patrol, Guadalcanal-Gavutu, Lieut. Comdr. Dexter landed with the Marines on August 7, 1942, and established and administered the Naval Local Defense Forces in these occupied islands until November 5, 1942, on which date he was evacuated due to illness. During the three months while he was in command of this unit, he was subjected to almost daily aircraft bombing attack and, for many weeks, to an almost nightly naval bombardment. Throughout this entire period, his courage, determination and zeal made it possible to maintain in operation a signal station and a boat operating organization which was essential to the successful unloading

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Dexter, Dwight Hodge   of many troops and many thousands of tons of supplies to the forces ashore.
Edge, R. E. Lieut., USCGR 235 East 22nd St. Mew York City Bronze Star Lieut. Edge was the commanding officer of the USS LST-202, which was engaged in the supply of Los Negros Island, on 9 March, 1944. His ship was subjected to heavy enemy mortar and machine gun fire from the shore. He skillfully maneuvered his ship and accurately straffed the beach by gun fire. By his courageous efforts he succeeded in silencing enemy shore positions and accomplished the mission assigned to him. Through his efforts no casualties nor material damages were suffered.
McElligott, Raymond T. Captain, USCG Apt. 5-B 630 Victory Blvd. Staten Island Bronze Star As commanding officer of a transport during two assault landing operations against enemy-held islands in the Pacific during January and June, 1944, by his export direction of training and operations of his ship and attached lancing craft, he contributed largely to the success of the naval phase of the eminently successful attacks.
Murphy, Daniel Francis, Jr. BM2c., USCGR 121-16 Hillside Ave. Richmond Hill Bronze Star In the assault on Saipan Island on 15 June, 1944, as the coxswain of a landing boat he entered, under heavy enemy mortar, artillery and sniper fire through the Charon-Kanoa Pass, his boat piloting landing craft loaded with tanks.
Nirschel, Fred W. Lieut. Comdr., USCGR 311 East 72nd Street New York City Silver Star As a member of a reconnaissance patrol transported to a Japanese held island in the Pacific Area during the latter part of December 1943, with no knowledge of enemy strength or the attitude of natives to the Allied Nations, and with limited means of escape, he went ashore in the face of certain danger, and, within a brief space of time secured information

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Nirschel, Fred W.   concerning the strength of Japanese forces and their equipment and had determined the most suitable beach for future landing as well as favorable sites for bomber and fighter strips. Discovered by the enemy and in danger of being captured by a hostile party possessing superior arms, he fought gallantly, assisting in ambushing, and killing three Japanese, wounding one and putting the remainder to flight before struggling back through heavy surf to the rendezvous with friendly craft.
Petronick, Theo. G. Seaman 1c., USCGR 303 E. Connell St. Olean Navy & Marine Corps Medal For heroism in rescuing an officer from drowning February 20, 1945, during the assault on Iwo Jima Island. When the officer fell from a debarkation net on a combat transport and, burdened with a full battle pack and heavy clothing and being physically exhausted, was in danger of drowning, Petronick voluntarily descended the net into the water and, leaving the net, succeeded in getting the officer to where the latter could grasp the net. He then cut away the officer's battle pack and aided in sustaining him until a landing craft could rescue him.
Sutphin, Clarence H. BM1c., USCG 114 Cochran Place Valley Stream Bronze Star In action with an enemy force during the invasion of Saipan Island, he swam with a line through heavy surf to a tank lighter stranded on a reef, and stayed aboard under mortar and artillery fire until its salvage. He aided materially in the salvage of another tank lighter on the beach under mortar fire. Also, while on the beach when a mortar shell struck in a group of eight Marines, killing five and seriously wounding three others, he gave the three wounded first aid and moved them to a first aid station; the beach at the time being under sniper and mortar fire.

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Tezanos, Joseph GM2c., USCG 20 Modern Avenue Lackawanna Navy & Marine Corps Medal While serving as a volunteer member of a boat crew engaged in rescue operations during a fire in Pearl Harbor, Oahu, T. H., on 21 May, 1944, under conditions of great personal danger from fire and explosions and with disregard of his own safety, he assisted in the rescuing of approximately 42 survivors.
Ward, Thomas W. CBM., USCG Deferiet Navy & Marine Corps Medal In attempting to save his ship, which burned and exploded, and for saving a wounded marine from further injury and death during a fire in Pearl Harbor, Oahu, T. H., on 21 May, 1944, under conditions of great personal danger from falling debris, fire and concussion, he courageously directed his men and when there was no hope of saving the ship he voluntarily inspected below to see that all wounded men were out and then evacuated a badly wounded Marine, thus exposing himself and suffering a serious wound because of his action.
White, Howard A. Lieut. Comdr., USCG 177 Northampton Buffalo Bronze Star As commanding officer of LST-66 and subsequently as commander of an LST division in offense action against Japanese forces in the forward area of the Southwest Pacific, during the amphibious landing at Cape Gloucester on December 26, 1943, he skillfully directed gunfire of his ships which resulted in the destruction of three hostile aircraft and the effective rout of the Japanese force with a, minimum of casualties or material damage to his own command.
  NORTH CAROLINA  
Fulford, Nathaniel S. Commander, USCG 25 Farrwood Avenue, Asheville Bronze Star As executive officer of a U.S. attack transport during the period from August 1943 to September 1944, in the amphibious invasions of the Gilbert Islands and Marshall Islands, by his intelligent planning and energetic leadership of personnel, he contri-

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Fulford, Nathaniel S.   buted materially to the successful debarkation of the troops and equipment from his ship in each instance. He inspired confidence in the officers and men associated with him which contributed in a commendable degree to the success of his ship in these important operations against the enemy.
Harris, Glen Livingston Surfman, USCG Stacy Silver Star As coxswain of a boat of the USS McKean on August 7, 1942, during the landing on Tulagi Island, which boat with seven others constituted the first assault, he landed his embarked troops and then made repeated trips during that day and on the 8th and 9th in spite of heavy enemy fire, to effect the landing of equipment, ammunition and supplies; and on September 8, 1942, he made a landing against a Japanese force at Taivu Point, Guadalcanal Island; thereby materially contributing to the successful operations in which the enemy were defeated
  OHIO  
Cantillon, Matthew P. Lieut. (jg) USCGR 3534 Ludgate Road, Shaker Heights Silver Star As a member of a Navy Beach Party in the amphibious attack on Biak Island, Schouten Group, Dutch New Guinea, on 27 May, 1944, when members of the party landed on Green Beach and were subjected to severe hand ground fire from Japanese troops in two caves in the cliff near the beach, he procured hand grenades, a weapon with which he was unfamiliar, from a soldier, returned to the cliff area, and by ground fire eliminated the enemy resistance, killing the four Japanese in the caves.
Doebler, Harold J. Commander, USCG Route 1, Middleton Bronze Star During operations against the enemy in the Southwest Pacific Area, as commander of a task group escorting vessels to this vicinity, he skillfully deployed his screen of escorts to repel persistent enemy air attacks. Only two ships of the convoy were damaged by planes that penetrated the

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Doebler, Harold J.   screen. By his prompt action he succeeded in rescuing several hundred men who were forced to abandon ship.
  OREGON  
Arbuckle, Robert W. Seaman 2c., USCGR 7935 N. Chase Ave., Portland Navy & Marine Corps Medal While attached to an LST May 21, 1944, immediately after an explosion at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, he voluntarily assumed charge of a landing craft and with a crew of three shipmates maneuvered his boat amid burning debris and flaming oil, and rescued a number of persons who had been hurled by force of the explosion into the water.
Livingston, John C. Seaman 1c., USCGR 1135 N.E. 75th Ave. Portland Navy & Marine Corps Medal While serving as a crew member of a fireboat engaged in combating fires and explosions on a burning ship at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, May 21, 1944, when strainers and suction lines became fouled during firefighting operations, he voluntarily jumped over the side into burning oil and gasoline covered waters and freed the strainers and lines, thus keeping his ship in action when it was so vitally needed.
  PENNSYLVANIA  
Rua, Louis F. 1c., USCGR 1831 S. 15th St. Philadelphia Bronze Star At sea December 5-6, 1944 while serving aboard a U.S. Army large tug en route to the Philippines, his craft went to the rescue of another ship which had been torpedoed by enemy action and saved 277 survivors from the abandoned ship.
  TEXAS  
Miller, Billy L. F. 1c., USCGR 2404 Westbrook St. Fort Worth Navy & Marine Corps Medal In rendering assistance to wounded personnel during landing operations at Parry Island, Eniwetok Atoll, Marshall Islands, while a vessel was burning as a result of a direct hit and in danger of further explosions, he went aboard the vessel and rendered assistance to wounded and others at a time when the ship's personnel were unable to do so.

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  VIRGINIA  
Mann, Frederick D. BM1c., USCG Ellerson Silver Star While attached to the USS George F. Elliott in action against Japanese forces off Guadalcanal August 8, 1942, when a hostile plane was shot down and exploded on hoard the ship, transforming the ship into a blazing torch, Mann carried a fire hose into the troop ammunition magazine to flood the compartment. Subsequently, despite suffocating smoke and dangerously heated bulkheads, he reentered the compartment, recovered the hose and continued his efforts.
Tarr, Daniel J. Surfman, USCG Chincoteague Silver Star As a boat coxswain August 7, 1942, during the landing on Tulagi Island in the first assault wave, he made repeated trips in spite of heavy enemy fire to effect landing of equipment, troops, ammunition and supplies; and on September 8, he made a landing against a Japanese force at Taivu Point, Guadalcanal, thereby materially contributing to the successful- operations in which the enemy were defeated.
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Howard, Sam Francis BM2c, USCGR 137 North 80th St. Seattle Bronze Star While delivering a boat load of supplies to New Zealand troops in action against enemy Japanese forces near Marquana Bay, Vella Lavella, Solomon Islands, September 28, 1943, although seriously injured by a withering barrage of hostile machine gun fire while laying off the beach to await proper signal, Howard skillfully maneuvered his craft through dangerous coral-studded waters and, despite pain from his wounds, succeeded in bringing his boat out of range of enemy fire to safety in the open sea.
Macklin, Edward E. F. 1c., USCGR Route 6 Spokane Bronze Star At sea December 5-6, 1944, while serving aboard a U.S. Army large tug en route to the Philippines, his craft went to the rescue of another ship which had been torpedoed by enemy action and caved 277 survivors from the abandoned ship.

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Munro, Douglas A. SM1c, USCG P.O. Box 653 South Cle Elum Congressional Medal of Honor (posthumously) As Officer-in-Charge of a group of Higgins boats, engaged in the evacuation of a battalion of Marines trapped by enemy Japanese forces at Point Cruz, Guadalcanal, September 27, 1942, after making preliminary plans for the evacuation of nearly 500 beleaguer Marines, Munro, under constant risk of his life, daringly led five of his small craft toward the shore. As he closed the beach, he signalled the others to land, and then in order to draw the enemy's fire and protect the heavily loaded boats, he valiantly placed his craft with its two small guns as a shield between the beachhead and the Japanese. When the perilous task of evacuation was nearly completed, Munro was killed by enemy fire, but his crew, two of whom were wounded, carried on until the last boat had loaded and cleared the beach.

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