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Robert Graham graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1934. He retired as a U.S. Navy Rear Admiral.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Commander

    Division:

    United States Destroyer Escort

    Action Date:

    April 22, 1945

    Commander Destroyers Pacific Fleet: Serial 03616 (September 27, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Commander Robert Wallace Graham (NSN: 0-73653), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as Commanding Officer of a United States Destroyer Escort during operations against the enemy in the vicinity of Okinawa, on 22 April 1945. When his ship was attacked simultaneously by four Japanese suicide planes, he coolly and capably directed gunfire and evasive maneuvers so that three enemy aircraft were destroyed and the fourth believed damaged, without any material or personnel casualties to his own ship. His courage and outstanding leadership were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.