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James
Edward
Maher
October 27, 1892

–

September 17, 1967

James Maher graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1915. He retired as a U.S. Navy Vice Admiral.

Awards Received

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Division:

    U.S.S. San Juan (CL-54)

    Action Date:

    October 26, 1942
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 315 (June 1943)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Captain James Edward Maher, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of this profession as Commanding Officer of the Light Cruiser U.S.S. SAN JUAN (CL-54), during the engagement with enemy Japanese forces north of the Santa Cruz Islands on 26 October 1942. While his Task Force was being subjected to intense and sustained air attack, Captain Maher valiantly fought his ship, maintaining her assigned station and enabling her to provide effective protection for an aircraft carrier. Captain Maher’s inspiring leadership and the valiant devotion to duty of his command contributed in large measure to the outstanding success of these vital missions and reflect great credit upon the United States Naval Service.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain James Edward Maher, United States Navy, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States during World War II.