Frank Dodge graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1918. He retired as a U.S. Navy Rear Admiral.
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Frank Dodge graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1918. He retired as a U.S. Navy Rear Admiral.
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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain Frank Riley Dodge (NSN: 0-17171), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Commanding Officer of the Light Cruiser U.S.S. BROOKLYN (CL-40), in action against enemy forces during the amphibious invasion of Southern France in August 1944. Operating as a unit of the fire support group attacking enemy coastal defenses on the right flank, Captain Dodge approached the shore through mine-infested waters and, in the face of intense hostile fire, delivered an effective bombardment on enemy installations and concentrations. By his skill and courage, he contributed materially to the establishment of the beachhead and to the rapid advance of the assault forces in clearing enemy-occupied territory and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” to Captain Frank Riley Dodge (NSN: 0-17171), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Chief of Staff to the Commander Naval Forces, Ryukyus, with temporary additional duties as Communication and Operations Officer, during operations against enemy Japanese forces on Okinawa, from 11 April to 14 August 1945. Overcoming the difficulties of a heavy work load, shortage of personnel and inadequate facilities, Captain Dodge maintained a high state of morale and efficiency among his staff. Despite frequent enemy suicide plane and torpedo attacks throughout this period, he efficiently carried out his duties and, by attention to detail, contributed materially to the success of our operations against the Japanese. His leadership and devotion to duty throughout were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. (Captain Dodge is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)