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George
Lincoln
Phillips
November 18, 1903

–

July 10, 1986

George Phillips graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1925. He retired as a U.S. Navy Rear Admiral.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    March 5 – July 27, 1953
    All Hands (June 1954)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain George Lincoln Phillips, United States Naval Reserve, 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 Commander Mine Squadron THREE and Commander Western Pacific Minesweeping Group from 5 March to 27 July 1953. (Captain Phillips is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Commander

    Division:

    U.S.S. Sentinel (AM-113)

    Action Date:

    July 10, 1943
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 329 (August 1944)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Commander George Lincoln Phillips, United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the Minesweeper U.S.S. SENTINEL (AM-113), in action against enemy forces during the assault on the Island of Sicily on 10 July 1943. Although his ship was severely damaged by one hostile dive-bombing strike, Lieutenant Commander Phillips gallantly and aggressively directed the performance of the vessel throughout four ensuing raids, driving off two attacks and scoring hits on two of the enemy bombers before being forced to abandon ship. By his expert seamanship and brilliant initiative he was largely responsible for the success of subsequent difficult rescue activities, carrying out these hazardous operations with a minimum loss of life. The conduct of Lieutenant Commander Phillips throughout this action reflects great credit upon himself, and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.