Robert Emerson graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut, Class of 1943. He retired as a U.S. Coast Guard Captain.
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Robert Emerson graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut, Class of 1943. He retired as a U.S. Coast Guard Captain.
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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Robert E. Emerson, United States Coast Guard, for gallantry in action during the assault on Eniwetok Atoll, Marshall Islands, during the period 17 to 22 February 1944. As boat group Commander, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Emerson led his landing boat group, under fire, in three separate attacks upon islands of Eniwetok Atoll. His cool and skillful direction, initiative and efficiency contributed materially to the successful participation of his ship in the assault.