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Bret Brallier graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut, Class of 1929. He retired as a U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral in 1959.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Coast Guard

    Rank:

    Commander

    Division:

    U.S.C.G.C. Campbell (WMEC-909)

    Action Date:

    February 22, 1943

    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 331 (October 1944)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Commander Bret Harte Brallier, United States Coast Guard, for conspicuous gallantry in action as Executive Officer of the USCGC CAMPBELL (WMEC-909) on 22 February 1943, when an enemy submarine was severely damaged and sunk, and during the ensuing period when the U.S.C.G.C. CAMPBELL, which was damaged in the engagement, was towed safely into port. On 22 February 1943, the U.S.C.G.C. CAMPBELL was engaged in escort operations when she caught an enemy submarine on the surface, collided with it in an attempt to ram, and finally, sank it with gunfire and depth charges, taking several prisoners. In this action Commander Brallier exhibited remarkable skill and coolness in conning the U.S.C.G.C. CAMPBELL which greatly contributed to the successful sinking of the enemy submarine. During the ensuing period when the damage sustained by the U.S.C.G.C. CAMPBELL was brought under control and the ship was towed safely into port, he was of great assistance to the Commanding Officer and contributed materially to the success of the operation. The courage, leadership, and devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Commander Brallier during the action and subsequent operations described, reflect great credit on the Naval Service.