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Robert
Arnold
Sweatt

Lieutenant Commander John C. Daniel and Ensign Robert Arnold Sweatt became the FIRST Naval Officers to be awarded the new Navy and Marine Corps Medal, authorized by Congress 3 months after their actions.

Awards Received

  • Navy and Marine Corps Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Ensign

    Action Date:

    May 8, 1942
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 307 (October 1942)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Ensign Robert Arnold Sweatt, United States Naval Reserve, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for heroism involving voluntary risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy, in going to the aid in efforts to save the U.S.S. LEXINGTON after is was damaged and left burning and sinking on 8 May 1942, in the Battle of the Coral Sea.