Laureled Sons of Dartmouth

Men Cited for Heroism and Meritorious Achievement

THROUGH the courtesy of the Commanding Officer of the Dartmouth Naval Unit, we were able to get the citation for the Navy Cross won by Lieutenant (jg) John Sheever Chambers '45, USNR. This citation follows: "For distinguishing himself by extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as a pilot of a carrier based dive bomber in the action against major enemy fleet units in the Inland Sea on 24 July 1945.' He skillfully and courageously piloted his aircraft in a dive bombing attack against an enemy battleship. He pressed home his attack despite intense and accurate antiaircraft fire scoring a direct hit with his bomb which contributed materially to the subsequent sinking of the warship. His skill and courage were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service." (See March 1946 issue.)

LT. (JG) STEPHEN W. HOLMES '44, USNR, killed in action on Iwo Jima February 22, 1945, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal "For meritorious achievement prior to and during the action against enemy Japanese forces at Peleliu and Ngesebus Islands, Palau Group, 15 September to 20 October 1944. Lieutenant Holmes, as Officer in Charge of Navy flame throwers attached to a Marine division, demonstrated exceptional zeal and initiative in installing and making operational adjustments and in training personnel to operate flame throwers mounted on amphibian tractors. During the operation he energetically directed the employment of the flame throwers under extremely difficult conditions, inflicting heavy casualties upon the enemy. His devotion to duty in all stages of the operation contributed materially to the successful accomplishment of the mission and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."

BRIGADIER GENERAL HOWARD E. FULLER '15, AUS, has been awarded the Legion of Merit for his outstanding work as a member of the Secretary of War's Separation Board. Since 1 May 1945 General Fuller has been a member of this board during which time approximately 20,000 cases have been processed.

LIEUTENANT JOHN W. COOK '43, USAAF, who spent nineteen months in New Guinea, the Philippines and Japan, and who saw the Nagasaki atomic bomb explosion, has been awarded the Air Medal.

CAPTAIN CHARLES S. MARX '31, USAAF, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in the Burma-India theater of operations. He distinguished himself in connection with operations against the enemy He worked tirelessly night and day, under combat conditions, as statistical officer for the 52nd Air Service Group. His outstanding service and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and upon the Army Air Forces of the United States.

COMMANDER JOHN SQUIERS '36, USNR, was recently awarded the Navy Commendation Ribbon for exceptionally meritorious accomplishment in the production of Navy motion pictures. As head of the Production Section of the Navy Photographic Service, Commander Squiers exercised general supervision of production of all Navy films for training, as well as pictures shown to the public such as "Brought to Action," "The Fury in the Pacific," "To the Shores of Iwo Jima," and "The Fleet that Came to Stay."

COLONEL MAX F. MOYER '20,USAAF,has been awarded the Legion of Merit. "In the effective discharge of his wide scope of duties, Colonel Moyer prepared Air Course programs and placed in sequence instructional matter presented to Air student officers; he prepared and issued weekly schedules and other necessary administrative instructions for the Air Section; he served as faculty adviser to all Army Air Force student officers; he exercised direct authority in all matters of conduct and discipline; and, with tact and diplomacy, he supervised the instruction 0f a large number of Air Force officers of many allied nations. His sincere academic application, penetrating foresight and unusual initiative were contributing factors to the successful training of Air officers, both rated and administrative, in the various Air Courses offered by the Command and General Staff School."

LIEUTENANT RLCHARD CRAWFORD CAMPI BELL '40, USNR, in an order by Admiral W. F. Halsey, USN, won a Naval Commendation Ribbon "for outstanding service as Assistant Air Pilot Officer of a night carrier during operations against the enemy off the coast of Japan from June through August 1945. By his zealous attention to duty, his untiring efforts, his excellent judgment and his steadiness in emergencies he contributed substantially to the success of night operations. His loyalty and steadfast devotion to duty were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."

CAPTAIN JOSEPH L. EGANJR. '39.USAAF, flying with a fighter squadron of the 8th Air Force was killed in action over Europe on July 9, 1944. He won for gallantry in action and for exceptionally meritorious service the Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, the Distinguished Flying Cross with two clusters, the Purple Heart, and a Presidential Citation. (See December 1943 issue.)

LIEUTENANT (jg) URI A. MONROE '37, USNR, a Navy flier, missing since January 82, 1945, when his plane failed to return to the carrier Enterprise from a night attack on Kirun, Formosa, has now been listed as presumed dead. Attached to Night Torpedo Squadron 90 he was the holder of the Navy Air Medal and citation.

LIEUTENANT GERALD M. SULLIVAN JR. 40, USNR, who disappeared more than a year ago into the flaming guns of Japanese shore batteries at Camranh Bay, French Indo-China, has been officially listed among the Navy dead. When his wing plane was shot down following a bombing raid Lieutenant Sullivan was among those who returned safely to the carrier, the USS Hancock. He organized a threeplane search for the wing plane and led the way into the fire of the shore guns. Swinging his guns on the shores Lieutenant Sullivan raked the enemy positions with light bombs and rockets. He silenced many of the ground guns; held the fire of the remainder on his single plane. He went down in flames as the other two planes were withdrawing after having completed the search. For this deliberate act of sacrifice Lieutenant Sullivan has been awarded posthumously the gold star that signifies an award for the second time of the Distinguished Flying Cross. The date of the action was January 13, 1945.

CAPTAIN EDWARD N. CHAMBERLAIN '28, AUS, serving in the Communications Engineering Branch, has been awarded the Legion of Merit. He was instrumental in the development and perfection of means to attain adequate and economical telephone service for the War Department within the continental United States. His meritorious achievements materially aided the Nation's war effort.

LIEUTENANT COLONEL ROBERT B. CLARK '28, AUS, has been awarded the Legion of Merit for performing meritorious service as Recorder, Army Board for Production Awards, and Chief, Awards Section, Industrial Services Division, Bureau of Public Relations, from June 1942 to November 1945. He made a material contribution to war production by his creative and continued executive work in the field of Production "E" awards.

LIEUTENANT COLONEL GEORGE I. DAVIS '28, AUS General Staff Corps, from 31 August 1942 to 31 October 1945 demonstrated forceful leadership, practical judgment, and extraordinary ability and has been awarded the Legion of Merit. "Lieutenant Colonel Davis exhibited intellectual integrity, tact, and an engaging personality, and combined these qualities with extensive business experience to render a material contribution to the, success of our Arms in World War II."

THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL has been awarded CAPTAIN ARTHUR F. PERKINS '28, USAAF, "for meritorious service in connection with military operations against the enemy while serving as Administrative Assistant to the Engineer, ist Bombardment Division and Ist Air Division from 1 March 1944 to 15 May 1945."

LIEUTENANT COLONEL GWYNNE A. PROSSER '28, USAAF, has also won the Bronze Star Medal "for meritorious service in connection with military operations as Acting Chief of the Ordnance and Ammunition Branch, Munitions Division, U. S. Strategic Bombing Survey, from 30 January 1945 to 8 May 1945."

LEADERSHIP, JUDGMENT AND ABILITY win Lt. Col. George I. Davis '28 (right), Army General Staff Corps, the Legion of Merit. He was instrumental in procuring all materiel for re-equipment of the French Army, and for agencies outside the War Department.

THE NAVY CROSS for extraordinary heroism goes to Ens. John S. Chambers '45 USNR. In a divebomb attack under heavy anti-aircraft fire, he scored a direct hit on an enemy warship.

FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE Lt. Richard C. Campbell '40 USN, Assistant Air Pilot Officer, was awarded the Commendation Ribbon for his work during hazardous night operations off Japan.