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Navy Cross Citations (2)
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Commander Robert Edson Dornin (NSN: 0-74888), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. TRIGGER (SS-237), on the SIXTH War Patrol of that submarine engaged in an aggressive and successful patrol against enemy Japanese in the Pacific War Area from 1 to 30 September 1943. Although operating in the presence of formidable concentrations of anti-submarine vessels, Commander Dornin pressed home a series of vigorous and persistent attacks which resulted in the sinking or damaging of an important amount of hostile shipping. Despite severe countermeasures on the part of the enemy, he brought his ship through and his crew home without material damage or loss of life. His expert seamanship and cool courage in the face of great personal danger were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Cross to Commander Robert Edson Dornin (NSN: 0-74888), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. TRIGGER (SS-237), on the SEVENTH War Patrol of that submarine in enemy controlled waters of the Pacific Area from 22 October 1943 to 8 December 1943. In a daring night engagement with a large, heavily escorted enemy convoy, Commander Dornin aggressively attacked and sank several Japanese ships before anti-submarine vessels forced him to submerge. Although subjected to a determined depth-charging by the enemy, he quickly regained the initiative and, fearlessly attacking the remaining ships, succeeded in sinking additional enemy vessels. Several days later, penetrating the destroyer screen of a heavily escorted Japanese convoy, he took further toll of hostile shipping. Commander Dornin's indomitable fighting spirit and superb seamanship reflect great credit upon himself, his command and the United States Naval Service.
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Navy Cross Citations (2)
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Commander Robert Edson Dornin (NSN: 0-74888), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. TRIGGER (SS-237), on the SIXTH War Patrol of that submarine engaged in an aggressive and successful patrol against enemy Japanese in the Pacific War Area from 1 to 30 September 1943. Although operating in the presence of formidable concentrations of anti-submarine vessels, Commander Dornin pressed home a series of vigorous and persistent attacks which resulted in the sinking or damaging of an important amount of hostile shipping. Despite severe countermeasures on the part of the enemy, he brought his ship through and his crew home without material damage or loss of life. His expert seamanship and cool courage in the face of great personal danger were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Cross to Commander Robert Edson Dornin (NSN: 0-74888), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. TRIGGER (SS-237), on the SEVENTH War Patrol of that submarine in enemy controlled waters of the Pacific Area from 22 October 1943 to 8 December 1943. In a daring night engagement with a large, heavily escorted enemy convoy, Commander Dornin aggressively attacked and sank several Japanese ships before anti-submarine vessels forced him to submerge. Although subjected to a determined depth-charging by the enemy, he quickly regained the initiative and, fearlessly attacking the remaining ships, succeeded in sinking additional enemy vessels. Several days later, penetrating the destroyer screen of a heavily escorted Japanese convoy, he took further toll of hostile shipping. Commander Dornin's indomitable fighting spirit and superb seamanship reflect great credit upon himself, his command and the United States Naval Service.
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Navy Cross Citations (2)
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Commander Robert Edson Dornin (NSN: 0-74888), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. TRIGGER (SS-237), on the SIXTH War Patrol of that submarine engaged in an aggressive and successful patrol against enemy Japanese in the Pacific War Area from 1 to 30 September 1943. Although operating in the presence of formidable concentrations of anti-submarine vessels, Commander Dornin pressed home a series of vigorous and persistent attacks which resulted in the sinking or damaging of an important amount of hostile shipping. Despite severe countermeasures on the part of the enemy, he brought his ship through and his crew home without material damage or loss of life. His expert seamanship and cool courage in the face of great personal danger were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Cross to Commander Robert Edson Dornin (NSN: 0-74888), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. TRIGGER (SS-237), on the SEVENTH War Patrol of that submarine in enemy controlled waters of the Pacific Area from 22 October 1943 to 8 December 1943. In a daring night engagement with a large, heavily escorted enemy convoy, Commander Dornin aggressively attacked and sank several Japanese ships before anti-submarine vessels forced him to submerge. Although subjected to a determined depth-charging by the enemy, he quickly regained the initiative and, fearlessly attacking the remaining ships, succeeded in sinking additional enemy vessels. Several days later, penetrating the destroyer screen of a heavily escorted Japanese convoy, he took further toll of hostile shipping. Commander Dornin's indomitable fighting spirit and superb seamanship reflect great credit upon himself, his command and the United States Naval Service.
BarryC
Navy Cross Citations (2)
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Commander Robert Edson Dornin (NSN: 0-74888), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. TRIGGER (SS-237), on the SIXTH War Patrol of that submarine engaged in an aggressive and successful patrol against enemy Japanese in the Pacific War Area from 1 to 30 September 1943. Although operating in the presence of formidable concentrations of anti-submarine vessels, Commander Dornin pressed home a series of vigorous and persistent attacks which resulted in the sinking or damaging of an important amount of hostile shipping. Despite severe countermeasures on the part of the enemy, he brought his ship through and his crew home without material damage or loss of life. His expert seamanship and cool courage in the face of great personal danger were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Cross to Commander Robert Edson Dornin (NSN: 0-74888), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. TRIGGER (SS-237), on the SEVENTH War Patrol of that submarine in enemy controlled waters of the Pacific Area from 22 October 1943 to 8 December 1943. In a daring night engagement with a large, heavily escorted enemy convoy, Commander Dornin aggressively attacked and sank several Japanese ships before anti-submarine vessels forced him to submerge. Although subjected to a determined depth-charging by the enemy, he quickly regained the initiative and, fearlessly attacking the remaining ships, succeeded in sinking additional enemy vessels. Several days later, penetrating the destroyer screen of a heavily escorted Japanese convoy, he took further toll of hostile shipping. Commander Dornin's indomitable fighting spirit and superb seamanship reflect great credit upon himself, his command and the United States Naval Service.
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Capt;US Navy WWII,"A great submariner who loved Siskiyou"
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