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Claude Goodman graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1939.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Commander

    Division:

    U.S.S. Barbel (SS-316)

    Action Date:

    July 15 – August 21, 1944

    Commander in Chief Pacific: Serial 07434 (December 10, 1944

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Commander Claude Layton Goodman, Jr. (NSN: 0-82535), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action in the performance of his duties as Assistant Approach Officer of the U.S.S. BARBEL (SS-316), during the FIRST War Patrol of that Submarine from 15 July 1944 to 21 August 1944. His ability to furnish his Commanding Officer with a continued flow of valuable information contributed directly to the sinking of four enemy ships totaling 32,900 tons and damaging an additional enemy ship of 8,500 tons. His efficiency and coolness during severe enemy countermeasures greatly assisted his ship in conducting successful evasive tactics. His conduct throughout was an inspiration to the officers and men in his ship and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.