Robert Sampson graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1931. He retired as a U.S. Navy Captain.
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Robert Sampson graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1931. He retired as a U.S. Navy Captain.
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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” to Commander Robert Roy Sampson (NSN: 0-70067), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. J. WILLIAM DITTER (DM-31) at Okinawa Gunto during the period 23 March 1945 and 21 June 1945. By his initiative, perseverance, and outstanding ability, he kept his ship operating safely for extended periods of time in dangerous and incompletely charted waters, in operations against the enemy. His outstanding service and performance of duty were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. (Commander Sampson is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)
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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Commander Robert Roy Sampson (NSN: 0-70067), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. J. WILLIAM DITTER (DM-31), during operations against the enemy in the vicinity of Okinawa Shima, on 6 June 1945. His ship was hit by two enemy suicide planes sustaining major damage. By his courage and skill in combat, and determination, he gave encouragement to his crew in a manner that not only saved his ship but caused the destruction of five enemy aircraft. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.