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MadMike · 03-25-07, 04:33 PM

Here's an example of a citation for award of the Navy Cross-

#1: June to August 1943 — off Palau and the Caroline Islands
Lieutenant Commander Davenport (U.S. Navy, 72345) received his first Navy Cross award for service in August 1943 off Palau and the Caroline Islands while serving on the U.S.S. Haddock during World War II:

Roy M. Davenport
Citation For extraordinary heroism as Commanding Officer of a United States Submarine during operations against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific Area. Throughout numerous hazardous war patrols in enemy-infested waters, Lieutenant Commander Davenport pressed home his attacks with cool and courageous determination and despite intense and persistent hostile opposition, succeeded in sinking over 10,500 tons of enemy shipping and damaging over 35,500 tons. His aggressive fighting spirit, inspiring leadership and the splendid efficiency of the men in his command contributed immeasurably to the success of our operations in this vital area and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_M._Davenport

Yours, Mike

03-25-07, 04:33 PM	#29
MadMike Watch Officer Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 342 Downloads: 241 Uploads: 0	Here's an example of a citation for award of the Navy Cross- #1: June to August 1943 — off Palau and the Caroline Islands Lieutenant Commander Davenport (U.S. Navy, 72345) received his first Navy Cross award for service in August 1943 off Palau and the Caroline Islands while serving on the U.S.S. Haddock during World War II: Roy M. Davenport Citation For extraordinary heroism as Commanding Officer of a United States Submarine during operations against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific Area. Throughout numerous hazardous war patrols in enemy-infested waters, Lieutenant Commander Davenport pressed home his attacks with cool and courageous determination and despite intense and persistent hostile opposition, succeeded in sinking over 10,500 tons of enemy shipping and damaging over 35,500 tons. His aggressive fighting spirit, inspiring leadership and the splendid efficiency of the men in his command contributed immeasurably to the success of our operations in this vital area and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_M._Davenport Yours, Mike