Roland Smoot graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1923. He retired as a U.S. Navy Vice Admiral.
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Roland Smoot graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1923. He retired as a U.S. Navy Vice Admiral.
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Roland Nesbit Smoot (NSN: 0-58232), United States Navy, was awarded the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.
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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Cross to Rear Admiral [then Captain] Roland Nesbit Smoot (NSN: 0-58232), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commander of a Destroyer Squadron, in action against the enemy in the vicinity of Okinawa, from March to May 1945. Rear Admiral Smoot’s courageous leadership, throughout this extended period of hazardous duty, inspired the officers and men under his command to a high peak of fighting efficiency. His cool and capable direction, while under constant threat of enemy air attack and on many occasions under actual attack, enabled the ships of his Squadron to deliver effective gunfire against the enemy. His courage and devotion to duty were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Captain Roland Nesbit Smoot (NSN: 0-58232), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commander, Attack Section ONE, Destroyer Squadron FIFTY-SIX, in action against enemy Japanese forces at Surigao Strait during the Battle for Leyte Gulf in the Philippine Islands on the night of 24 – 25 October 1944. Leading his ships in a daring and successful attack on the enemy battle-line, by his courage, skill in combat, and determination, Captain Smoot gave encouragement to his force in a manner that caused his action to be very instrumental in the success of this most difficult operations. This successful attack contributed in large measure to eliminating an imminent and dangerous threat to our transports and other ships in Leyte Gulf. Captain Smoot’s high professional skill, forceful leadership, and gallant devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Vice Admiral Roland Nesbit Smoot (NSN: 0-58232), United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.