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Louis
Allen
Bryan
DNB (1966)
1908-10-17

–

1966-02-27

Born:

Louisville

, 

Kentucky

Home:

Williamsburg

, 

Kentucky

Louis Bryan graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1932. He died on active duty as a U.S. Navy Rear Admiral.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Rear Admiral

    Action Date:

    June 1964 – February 1966
    All Hands (January 1967)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral Louis Allen Bryan (NSN: 0-71617), United States Navy, was awarded the Legion of Merit (Posthumously) for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from June 1964 to February 1966 as Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command and Commandant, FIFTEENTH Naval District, for his part in furthering the mutual security of the United States and Latin America through the Military Assistance Program.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Commander

    Division:

    U.S.S. Duncan (DD-485)

    Action Date:

    October 11, 1942
    Commander South Pacific: Serial 0235 (January 21, 1943)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Commander Louis Allen Bryan (NSN: 0-71617), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity aboard the Destroyer U.S.S. DUNCAN (DD-485), during action against enemy Japanese forces off Savo Island, on the night of 11 October 1942. While his ship was under tremendous hostile bombardment, Lieutenant Commander Bryan, despite severe wounds and repeated shell hits in the vicinity of his station, supervised evacuation of other injured personnel and survivors trapped by fire on the starboard wing of the bridge. By his grim determination and sturdy endurance, maintained at great risk in the face of grave danger, he undoubtedly saved the lives of many men who otherwise might have perished. 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.