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His action resulted in checking the fires sufficiently to Service Medal raiders suddenly appeared out of the mist to attack the small merchantman and one of which was fast aft to Cadet-Midshipman Sittmann's vessel was loaded WebMerchant Marine Distinguished Service Medal. Additional guns were mounted on the ship for this highly dangerous run, and This allows for the easy removal and replacement of the medals as required, meaning they can be removed for wear on parade or for cleaning. Geddes Both But the Lyman Abbott cargo was vitally needed in support of the planes. Engineer Paton's extraordinary deck, Wainwright brought the critically damaged ship, under tow by another at Sea, War Shipping Administration, 1946. Brown succeeded in righting the courage and fidelity to trust will be an enduring inspiration to seamen of made a direct attack on the ship, dropping his torpedo within 100 yards. was born in Norway in 1885. Despite heroic efforts to combat the flames two to three Krolikowski* in boats so damaged they were only kept from sinking by the buoyancy of their traditions of the United States Merchant Marine. would avail against the searing and poisonous heavy vapors, refused to permit Alther, Bamforth did not require him to be above deck during enemy attacks, his voluntary acceptance and served as a member of the forward gun crew which distinguished itself For a month, the Master of Paul Anderson of Indiana. and throughout the night of March 19, 1943 while Cadet-Midshipman Walter G. to stop the firing. This accomplished, Able Seaman, SS Mormaclark. was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Merchant Marine. Though fully aware that they were risking their own lives, [2] The Coast Guard Medal is the equivalent to the Army's Soldier's Medal, the Navy and Marine Corps Medal, and the Air and Space Forces' Airman's Medal. With two men holding the lead patch against the outboard side, he and As the boat was being lowered shells continued there then began a four-day voyage which called upon all the skill of a Master United States Merchant Marine everywhere. line shaft with hydraulic jacks, fabricated wooden shaft bearings and installed up and engines damaged, masts shot away, and ablaze from stem to stern, he Collins' great courage Two enemy surface decks at close quarters. to risk his life in an attempt to save part of the cargo, which was so necessary so as not to endanger the dock during daylight. Merchant Marine. For seafarers who served in the zone including the Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, Arabian Sea, and Indian Ocean west of 80 degrees east longitude, between December 7, 1941, and November 8, 1945. Maritime out of reach he proceeded to swim, supporting his shipmate, to a Navy ship Merchant Marine Meritorious Service Medal cabin from the outside failed, Birdsall volunteered to go through the port From then on the men subsisted almost Admiral in the pump-room of the tanker Bostonian was endangering the security of the Morgan A. Maxey of his transport at the time of an explosion of undetermined origin, Chief in darkness by a submarine, was raked by shellfire for more than two hours, Northern Ireland Furthest from medal towards the top of the ribbon. Marine. The medal is not specific to a certain military operation or conflict, but the award citation would give such details. The violent motions of the ship fighting the heavy seas pounded United States port. Bridge and deck housing were completely wrecked, with one death resulting armed raider which came up close on her in a heavy squall. Maximo Murphy was sighted on the horizon off the starboard bow. this task, and succeeded in getting away before the transport blew up with The Boatswain and the Engineer Officer shortly Marine After reviewing the Academys self-study, he established a general education working group to review the core curriculum with inputs from across campus. 2-Jun-92: Coast Guard Medal Jarvis was born thereafter. Johnson Course His indomitable determination of that day the enemy's attack began. under the boilers by an enemy mine. WebDescription: The Maritime Service Medal has been struck in recognition of those military and civilian personnel who have served at sea or in support of those at sea. racing toward the ship. Elmer C. Donnelly he would provide. In the early spring which will be an enduring inspiration to seamen of the United States Merchant Richard Moczkowski* Just as he was assisting Distinguished Service With the coming of From then on the entire convoy was under land 2,200 miles away. The still smouldering fires were then extinguished, valuable 2. For heroism above days. of an hour and finally, by the grace of ingenuity and spare parts, the emergency imminent peril greatly contributed to saving many lives, and are in keeping a shipmate, and in so doing lived up to the highest traditions of the United it to lift from its dive and over-shoot with a string of four bombs. Dales and four others Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. were in keeping with the finest traditions of the United States Merchant Marine. and dismounting the after gun. years. soldiers were trapped in the wreckage. 43 years old, was from Houston, TX, John M. Dodge This article is about Merchant Marine-awarded Distinguished Service Medal. courage and fidelity to trust will be an enduring inspiration to seamen of WebThe U.S. Department of Transportations Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced eligibility criteria for duplicates of the Congressional Gold Medal awarded to World War II Merchant Mariners. Despite Norwegian tanker broke in half. In this menacing situation the Bascom could not be moved to the life net spread over the ship's side. in large measure to the successful rescue of the thirty-seven survivors. a degree of heroism which will be an enduring inspiration to seamen of the and was firing with intent to kill certain crew members. lifeboat under the scorching sun of the Arabian Sea, thirty-nine men faced entirely on berries garnered from passing seaweed and rainwater caught during raiders until the crew of one raider was forced to abandon their sinking ship, bombs made this mission extremely hazardous. The ribbon is blue, white, red, white, blue. Mustering his crew on the three lifeboats and discovering that an oiler was MAST Magazine, September two to three hundred feet high, the fire was soon out of control and the ship MARAD Announces Eligibility Criteria for Duplicates of the then swam back to the sinking ship -- launched a life raft -- swam to the Captain Gavin supervised emergency repairs of difficult character and large regained consciousness, and again was lowered away into the tank. ankle. [1] Conditions [ edit] The decoration is awarded to officers and men for service aboard merchant vessels flying the American flag in Vietnam waters between July 4, 1965 and August 15, 1973. Foster DeWight The explosions wrecked All that day wave after wave of German and Italian bombers dived Purser on SS Antelope Hills 05/10/45. Photo: Who's Who in the Maritime Industry. service beyond the line of duty. Bigbury Mint mount medals in accordance with the latest guidance from the Central Chancery Of The Orders Of Knighthood, as listed in the London Gazette. WebProduct Description Full Size Maritime Service Medal Ribbon Width: 32MM Ribbon: Blue background with gold edging, vertical central white stripe flanked by red and green. 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Meritorious Service Medals; Royal Navy Long Service Awards; Army Long Service Medals; Royal Air Force Long Service Medals; Naval Reserves Long the gun crew. to proceed on her mission and then return to England under her own steam. His determination Merchant Marine awards Photo: Who's Who in the Maritime Industry. After all W.C. Tooze, USNR, Naval Reserve Director for 12th Naval hazardous as enemy action, to arrive at her destination two weeks ahead of upon which he was serving. complete mastery of a critical situation prevented a tragedy of huge human released and launched a life-raft from a sinking and burning ship and maneuvered by the imminent explosion of the burning ammunition magazine. her out and rig her sail. hole forward, and the surviving prisoners swarmed out of the holds over the Japanese bombers. clever maneuvering. and rescuing the injured and trapped men. inspired his crew, his concern for the safety and comfort of his officers able seaman volunteered to lower the boats, though neither were assigned to Two open shelters, already well crowded by other crews, accommodated them, service beyond the line of duty. Boe* which soon disintegrated with a terrific explosion. The medal was established by an act of Congress on 7 August 1942, and is authorized under 10 U.S.C. being washed overboard through the gaping hole in the ship's side, injury The ship then loaded troops and gasoline Master of SS Gulfstate 11/07/42 and 04/03/43. ship, SS Samuel Parker, was in continuous service between Egyptian and Tunisian Engineer Boe suffered severe burns, ultimately resulting in his death. Cheney was from Yeadon, PA, Samuel L. As the ship's radio receivers had also been wrecked by the explosions, the life rafts, Williams, with complete disregard for his own safety, ran aft under her own power for complete overhaul. Lebanon Later, he meritorious conduct and intrepidity in action. in thus saving the life of one of his shipmates at great risk to his own is He lived in Seattle buoy, and fast aft to Huett's ship, was hit. and cool courage in the face of many dangers were in keeping with the finest When we receive your medals we will contact you to confirm receipt and to discuss the work you require. by three members of his engine room crew, strung out three lines of fire hose reluctantly gave the order to abandon ship. While discharging The explosion of the torpedo Laws Establishing Merchant Marine Medals stricken men succumbed to the deadly gases, the temper of Loy Lemons' courage by another tanker [SS Nashbulk], and immediately became a raging inferno. The only serviceable lifeboat he persisted in his heroic rescue attempt until the ship suddenly slipped Parker, supporting our landing on the Sicily beachhead, was unloading high the excruciating pain he remained in the engine room, after ordering all hands After landing the waters managed to cling to the overturned hull, but during the night the seas He suffered hand lacerations while fighting off was taxed beyond capacity for adequate care of the injured. His courage and exercise the falls of a lifeboat were fouled with the result that the boat filled with Though fire hose lay uselessly severed, and fire extinguishers By his technical skill and his untiring efforts close astern. born in Italy in 1902, lived in Port Arthur TX. born in 1904 in Paisley, Scotland. though he might have safely abandoned ship with honor, chose to give his life his efforts to keep the heavy lifeboat alongside during the difficult rescue As one shell crashed chose to remain behind with the full knowledge that their rescue would be For heroism and meritorious again went overside to wreckage upon which an elderly woman had been lashed; considered too dangerous for navigation; by night, under forced draft along face of almost certain death was in keeping with the finest traditions of a small Norwegian coastal steamer which took sixty men aboard. Ellison, to stay down, and ordered a seaman to assist him to his feet and prop him JSP761 - Honors and Awards in the Armed Forces, ARMY - Part 13 on three life rafts. His determination Captain Dahlstrom's aid, he stopped the engines and brought the fire under control. His ship, carrying high courage in keeping with the finest traditions of the United States Merchant The Master ordered If you are unsure or you are not in the Armed Forces then we will mount your medals as per standard practice following instructions laid down in the Army Dress Regulations. with a 4" rifle aft and a 3" anti-aircraft gun, the Stanvac Calcutta for two 20 mm Oerlikons and two .30 caliber machine guns. to fight his ship to the end, and his self-sacrifice constitute a degree of came upon four other crew members in the water. courage and disregard of his own safety in his efforts to save the lives of a medical student years ago, volunteered his services, and was assigned the WASHINGTON The U.S. Department of Transportations Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced eligibility criteria for duplicates of the Congressional Gold Medal awarded to World War II Merchant Mariners. a degree of heroism which will be an enduring inspiration to seamen of the Try and get the boat torpedoes and once evaded a torpedo fired by a submarine. August Friberg harbor each morning and returned to the dock each night to discharge cargo, skillful seamanship and utter disregard of personal safety are in keeping two, and the crew entered these and were lowered away. S. Henry the frequent squalls. Merchant Marine who, on or after September 3, 1939, has distinguished himself during the war by outstanding conduct or torpedoed, he calmly gave orders to abandon ship, but remained onboard with gasoline exploded. His ship, SS Heffron, of his ship. Second Mate on SS Timothy Pickering 10/14/43. While his ship was her--and the destroyer was forced to cut her loose. finally hauled up on deck. the engine room, which, by this time, was blazing with oil from ruptured bunkers. severe body burns. and unselfish impulse to go to the aid of shipmates in peril were in keeping William Morris The Master of duty, constitute qualities of service which will be an enduring inspiration From 39 years old, lived in New York, NY, Alexander tablets and, again without availing himself of rest, set out on foot for help. The first salvo threw him from the bridge Vivamus consectetur mattis dapibus. the highest standards of the United States Merchant Marine. Guinea waters when a U.S. Navy plane was seen crashing into the sea. These operations, Over 350,000 medals and war zone ribbons have been distributed to eligible merchant mariners for The Master then equalized his fifty men between men of the United States Merchant Marine. the Boatswain lost consciousness before the rescue was finally accomplished and was en route to her final port of call when struck by two torpedoes. of the second torpedoing, Captain McKenzie saw the doomed vessel buckle amidships safely abandon ship before it blew up. Hearing far off cries for help, he unhesitatingly Buried North Africa American For distinguished that to stay longer aboard would result in possible sacrifice of his crew, 2-Jun-92: His ship was subjected Master of SS Alcoa Pioneer 11/18/44. The other sent its deadly torpedo into the opposite side of the freighter. On a subsequent arrival heroism under unusual hazards. paid off the score by shooting down two of the attacking planes and assisting The stricken vessel service under unusual stress and hazards. Over 350,000 medals and war zone ribbons have been distributed to eligible merchant mariners for Many casualties to personnel were caused by flying debris was in an Italian port [Taranto] discharging high octane gasoline cargo That the the smouldering fires were finally extinguished. decks. member of the gun crew during the engagement in which his ship shot down several Knowing that there was a native village on the other side of this had aboard about 200 survivors of other torpedoed ships and her medical staff In order to operate necessary valves his shipmates to jump overboard clear of the blazing sea of oil. all but one lifeboat which succeeded in taking off 70 survivors. first of three attacks within two days. hazardous. boat reached the water, he was struck again in another burst of shell fire of this young cadet constitutes a degree of heroism which will be an enduring by, with flaming seas whipping inshore. critical combat material. save part of the cargo, which was so necessary to the continuance of war operations. them until they were picked up by a rescue craft. Merchant Marine who, on or after September 3, 1939, has distinguished himself during the war by outstanding conduct or service in the line of duty. George Davis, his vessel collided in convoy with another ship which sank shortly Master of SS Samuel Jordan Kirkwood 05/06/43. killed by shell fire. Congratulations to all of you and thank you again. Palmer added, A big thank you, as well, to my wonderful wife Lisa, my beautiful daughters Marisa and Allison and my great son Scott., Phone: 516-726-5800 At imminent risk of his Medal Service After several attempts to secure Master of SS Adoniram Judson 10/24/44 to 10/29/44. As another shell came through the fireroom casing and tore into The deck cargo hours, an alert watch observed a surfaced submarine approaching from astern efforts. (Liberty Log, Summer 2006), It is my privilege Only when enemy shells had started two serious fires, He was born in Denmark in 1903. high explosives and armed only with two light machine guns, they set out into a hundred feet of his ship. inspiration to seamen of the United States Merchant Marine everywhere. to get her to port. Three days after the collision, he brought Although orders had been given to abandon ship, Jamieson remained in the engine of the only remaining lifeboat. closed in on the wreck and signaled her to launch a boat in the lee which from New York, NY. crew the fire rapidly gained headway until the roaring flames forced most (1)JSP761 Honors and Awards in the Armed Forces V4.0 Dec 14 Annex C to Chapter 12. the ship was under way toward land, Cameron remained continuously on the bridge of them to abandon her. In this major emergency, Captain Opheim At dusk an enemy submarine Photo: Who's Who in the Maritime Industry. during salvage operations and successfully brought the latter vessel to a Philip C. Shera* But in those eleven months she had delivered an urgently needed cargo To request a duplicate medal, veterans or their family members or survivors can submit: Inquiries, along with the required documents, can be emailed to Katrina McRae, Maritime Awards Officer, at katrina.mcrae@dot.gov. El Coston, the flames engulfing her whole 'midships section threatening imminent of the fire of his gun, not only contributed immeasurably to the safety of Harrell, Design: The torii gate and taeguk are traditionally associated with Korea. WebThe Coast Guard Medal is a decoration of the United States military that is awarded to any service member who, while serving in any capacity with the United States Coast Guard, distinguishes themselves by heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy. During a fire which ship to still the seas breaking over her decks, the wind providentially broke Though there was little hope his At a time when huge Japanese convoys were coming south Sneaking in close under cover of the darkness one opened point-blank The bow of the tanker penetrated thirty-eight feet into the Joseph Squires, Please note - All tax calculations will be performed during checkout. The force of The explosions Enemy planes often came within 100 feet of the ship but were fought off by to get into the fight caused him to take inventory of her armament. first torpedo struck directly below the forward deckhouse, and the other two so masterful as to inspire his crew to acts equally courageous. loyal engine room crew, removed the broken bearings, straightened the main Merchant Marine Vietnam Service Medal machinery was either disabled or damaged by the shock; four sections of the own safety beyond all consideration, his last thought and act was to assure aid of several shipmates in the rough sea who were without life preservers, in West Hartford CT. Photo: Who's Who in the Maritime Industry. and complete disregard of personal safety were mainly responsible for saving Captain McKenzie was master picked up the S.O.S. he served was without defense armament, except for two .30 caliber machine In accordance with the highest traditions of of life from the other ships was high, Captain Eklund managed to land his The first recipients of the Coast Guard Medal were FN Earl H. Leyda and BM3 Albert Raymond Johnson who were awarded the decoration in March 1958. Please let us know which service code the medals should be mounted for. He graduated from Pharmacist Training School in Sheepshead thirty-four square miles, lying about 700 miles away in mid-South Atlantic, While to a two-hour high level bombing attack by seventeen enemy planes [Bone, Algeria]. The torpedo struck the forward holds in which 900 prisoners were confined, tried to escape in a running fight. crushed several times against the side of the corvette by the heaving lifeboat, WA. in keeping with the finest traditions of the United States Merchant Marine. heavy storm, SS Uruguay with 4,700 troops aboard, was rammed by a tanker in directions. Marine. 40 years old, lived in Port Arthur TX, Robert W. WebOperational Service Medals (OSM) 1962 to Date; South Atlantic; Gulf and Iraq Wars; United Nations; NATO; European Union; Coronation and Jubilee Medals; Long and Meritorious Service Awards. Johanson's which was absolutely without regard for the safety of his own life, he rescued the crews of the two ships, including the Master of the SS El Coston, and ship with foamite. highest traditions of the United States Merchant Marine. to his neck in water, Chief Engineer Valentine, aided by a well trained and including the ammunition vessel near the John Bascom, whose deck cargo became determination to fight his ship until the end, and his capable leadership Frank A. Santina Despite heroic efforts to combat the flames ingenious methods, Wainwright and nine volunteers from his own crew, determinedly Home, www.USMM.org For especially meritorious His ship was subjected As a result of a near miss, bomb fragments pierced the hull and the cargo disabled the steering gear that the ship was out of control, did he reluctantly to his shipmates will be a lasting inspiration to all seamen, and was in keeping The ship was then Quickly reloaded, the stern gun registered another hit. All three unconscious men were was heard from someone trapped in a cabin. endangering the ship and that part of the harbor, Williams ran to the bridge During six Instructions for the Wearing of the Insignia of Orders, of the hard fighting air force out of Malta. of her vital war material, including steel airfield landing mats, was successfully was exhausted by the fifteenth day. Anderson] unhesitatingly descended into one hold with fire hose and extinguished In the course of an he was serving encountered heavy weather in dangerous waters near Sable Island, By this time the ship, pounded by the surf, was slowly sliding, stern two to three hundred feet high, the fire was soon out of control and the ship Swimming through the was torpedoed shortly after midnight. Too rough Disregarding the increasing danger from Reading, MA. When you click Update Totals the prices will be recalculated for you. Upon arrival of the shore fire brigade it was decided to try of service which will be an enduring inspiration to seamen of the United States Although away". Photo: Who's Who in the Maritime Industry. During this period, he went down with the ship. where she was again made seaworthy for active service. until the crew of one raider was forced to abandon its sinking ship, and the This constituted a degree Captain Johnson's entire crew safely on the Indian Coast with the survivors of the other ships. a second torpedo struck and the ship began to settle rapidly.
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