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George
William
Lautrup
, Jr.
March 12, 1912

–

December 2, 1982

George Lautrup graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1934. He retired as a U.S. Navy Captain.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Commander

    Division:

    U.S.S. Gar (SS-206)

    Action Date:

    March 3 – April 21, 1944

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Commander George William Lautrup, Jr. (NSN: 0-73465), United States Navy, was awarded the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” 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. GAR (SS-206), during a War Patrol in the vicinity of the Palau Islands from 3 March 1944 to 21 April 1944. (Lieutenant Commanded Lautrup is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Commander

    Division:

    U.S.S. Gar (SS-206)

    Action Date:

    December 16, 1943 – February 9, 1944
    Pacific Fleet Board Awards: Serial 56 (April 18, 1944)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Commander George William Lautrup, Jr. (NSN: 0-73465), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. GAR (SS-206), on the TENTH War Patrol of that submarine during the period 16 December 1943 to 9 February 1944, in enemy Japanese-controlled waters of the Pacific War Area. Maneuvering his submarine through strong enemy escort screens, Lieutenant Commander Lautrup launched repeated torpedo attacks to sink three hostile freighters of approximately 10,000 tons despite severe hostile countermeasures. His devotion to duty throughout reflects the highest credit upon Lieutenant Commander Lautrup and the United States Naval Service.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Commander

    Division:

    U.S.S. Grayling (SS-209)

    Action Date:

    December 7, 1942 – March 14, 1943

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Commander George William Lautrup, Jr. (NSN: 0-73465), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Executive Officer and Navigator of the U.S.S. GRAYLING (SS-209), in action against the enemy Japanese on the FIRST War Patrol of that submarine during the period from 7 December 1942 to 14 March 1943. Efficiently operating the torpedo data computer and skillfully piloting the GRAYLING through restricted enemy-controlled waters, Lieutenant Commander Lautrup rendered inestimable assistance in sinking four freighters, one submarine tender, one tanker and three small craft. On another occasion during severe depth-charging of his ship, Lieutenant Commander Lautrup personally supervised damage control operations and not only maintained the high morale of his crew through his inspiring courage, but also contributed immeasurably to keeping the GRAYLING in complete readiness for action. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.