Rank/Rate Lieutenant
Service Number 0-123558
Birth Date December 15, 1919
From Berkeley, California
Decorations Silver Star, Purple Heart
Submarine USS Grayback (SS-208)
Loss Date February 26, 1944
Location South of Okinawa
Circumstances Sunk by air attack
Lt. Roy was lost when USS Grayback (SS 208) was sunk by Japanese aircraft on February 26, 1944 south of Okinawa.
He was awarded the Silver Star (Posthumously) for gallantry in action while serving as Plotting Officer aboard a United States Submarine during war patrols in enemy-controlled waters during World War II. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.
Service Number 0-123558
Birth Date December 15, 1919
From Berkeley, California
Decorations Silver Star, Purple Heart
Submarine USS Grayback (SS-208)
Loss Date February 26, 1944
Location South of Okinawa
Circumstances Sunk by air attack
Lt. Roy was lost when USS Grayback (SS 208) was sunk by Japanese aircraft on February 26, 1944 south of Okinawa.
He was awarded the Silver Star (Posthumously) for gallantry in action while serving as Plotting Officer aboard a United States Submarine during war patrols in enemy-controlled waters during World War II. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.
Rank/Rate Lieutenant
Service Number 0-123558
Birth Date December 15, 1919
From Berkeley, California
Decorations Silver Star, Purple Heart
Submarine USS Grayback (SS-208)
Loss Date February 26, 1944
Location South of Okinawa
Circumstances Sunk by air attack
Lt. Roy was lost when USS Grayback (SS 208) was sunk by Japanese aircraft on February 26, 1944 south of Okinawa.
He was awarded the Silver Star (Posthumously) for gallantry in action while serving as Plotting Officer aboard a United States Submarine during war patrols in enemy-controlled waters during World War II. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.
Service Number 0-123558
Birth Date December 15, 1919
From Berkeley, California
Decorations Silver Star, Purple Heart
Submarine USS Grayback (SS-208)
Loss Date February 26, 1944
Location South of Okinawa
Circumstances Sunk by air attack
Lt. Roy was lost when USS Grayback (SS 208) was sunk by Japanese aircraft on February 26, 1944 south of Okinawa.
He was awarded the Silver Star (Posthumously) for gallantry in action while serving as Plotting Officer aboard a United States Submarine during war patrols in enemy-controlled waters during World War II. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.
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