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Norman
Dwight
Gage
1912-07-22

–

2002-02-27

Born:

Newport

, 

New Hampshire

Home:

Newport

, 

New Hampshire

Norman Gage graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1935. He retired as a U.S. Navy Captain.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    October 6, 1961 – June 25, 1965
    All Hands (November 1965)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Norman Dwight Gage (NSN: 0-74901), United States Navy, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, U.S. Naval Submarine Base, New London, Groton, Connecticut, from 6 October 1961 to 25 June 1965. Captain Gage contributed immeasurably to the support complex of the POLARIS Weapons System.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Division:

    U.S.S. Tautog (SS-199)

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Commander Submarines Pacific: Serial 02663 (November 22, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Norman Dwight Gage (NSN: 0-74901), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action in the U.S.S. TAUTOG (SS-199), during a War Patrol of that Submarine in enemy controlled waters during World War II. As Diving Officer, his careful and precise control of depth were of invaluable assistance to his Commanding Officer in conducting successful attacks which resulted in the sinking of six enemy ships, including three submarines. His coolness and high devotion to duty contributed directly to the success of his vessel in evading severe enemy countermeasures. His courage 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.