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Gerald Joyce graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1937. He retired as a U.S. Navy Captain.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commander [then Lieutenant Commander]

    Division:

    U.S.S. Charrette (DD-581)

    Action Date:

    October 13 – 17, 1944

    Commander, 3d Fleet: Serial 0112 (November 26, 1944)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Commander [then Lieutenant Commander] Gerald Patrick Joyce (NSN: 0-78813), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Commanding Officer of the Destroyer U.S.S. CHARRETTE (DD-581), operating in enemy Japanese-controlled waters, from 13 – 17 October 1944. With his vessel assigned as a screening unit to a task group protecting the withdrawal of two severely damaged ships under tow, Commander Joyce directed the transfer of personnel from other ships during an enemy air attack and, despite adverse weather conditions, completed the rescue and contributed materially to the successful accomplishment of the salvage mission. His leadership and devotion to duty throughout reflect the highest credit upon Commander Joyce and the United States Naval Service.