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John
Michael
Barrett

Home:

Los Angeles

, 

California

John Bennett graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1943. He retired as a U.S. Navy Rear Admiral.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Division:

    U.S.S. Trepang (SS-412)

    Action Date:

    September 13 – October 23, 1944
    Commander in Chief Pacific: Serial 01686 (February 25, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant John Michael Barrett (NSN: 0-165872), United States Navy, for gallantry and intrepidity in action in the performance of his duties as Officer-of-the-Deck and Diving Officer of the U.S.S. TREPANG (SS-412), during the FIRST War Patrol of that Submarine in enemy controlled waters from 13 September to 23 October 1944. As Officer-of-the-Deck, his skill and outstanding ability in executing his duties contributed directly to sinking one enemy warship and severely damaging another. His skill as Diving Officer, aided materially in sinking two enemy ships totaling over 20,000 tons. His conduct throughout was an inspiration to the officers and men in his ship, and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

  • Navy and Marine Corps Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Division:

    U.S.S. Trepang (SS-412)

    Action Date:

    February 28, 1945
    Commander in Chief Pacific: Serial 04681 (May 28, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Lieutenant John Michael Barrett (NSN: 0-165872), United States Navy, for heroism in saving the life of a shipmate who had been washed overboard from the U.S.S. TREPANG (SS-412), during the THIRD War Patrol of that Submarine. Realizing that enemy aircraft might force his ship to dive, and understanding the other hazards involved, he disregarded personal safety and dived into the cold and driving sea to rescue the man from drowning. His conduct throughout was an inspiration to the officers and men with whom he served and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.