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Roy Davenport graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1933. His FIVE Navy Crosses ties the record number for that award with Marine Corps hero Chesty Puller. He retired as a U.S. Navy Rear Admiral.

Awards Received

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commander

    Division:

    U.S.S. Trepang (SS-412)

    Action Date:

    September 13 – October 23, 1944

    Commander in Chief Pacific: Serial 0554 (January 21, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Third Gold Star in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Navy Cross to Commander Roy Milton Davenport (NSN: 0-72345), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. TREPANG (SS-412), on the FIRST War Patrol of that submarine during the period 13 September 1944 to 23 October 1944, in enemy controlled waters south of Honshu, Japan. By excellent judgment, outstanding skill and aggressiveness, he closed and launched intelligently planned and smartly executed torpedo attacks. His skillful evasive tactics enabled his ship to escape enemy countermeasures and return to port safely. His conduct throughout was an inspiration to his officers and men and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Commander

    Division:

    U.S.S. Haddock (SS-231)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    Pacific Fleet Board of Awards: Serial 36

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Lieutenant Commander Roy Milton Davenport (NSN: 0-72345), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in combat while serving as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. HADDOCK (SS-231), during a War Patrol of that Submarine during World War II. Despite determined enemy opposition he courageously and skillfully pressed home attacks which resulted in the sinking of an important amount of Japanese shipping; this without disabling damage to his own ship. His conduct was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Commander

    Division:

    U.S.S. Haddock (SS-231)

    Action Date:

    September 2 – 28, 1943

    Commander in Chief Pacific: Serial 02903 (November 24, 1943)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Commander Roy Milton Davenport (NSN: 0-72345), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. HADDOCK (SS-231), on the SIXTH War Patrol of that submarine during the period 2 September 1943 to 28 September 1943, while that vessel was engaged in an aggressive and successful patrol against enemy Japanese in the Caroline Islands. He conducted daring attacks during this patrol which resulted in sinking over 39,000 tons of enemy shipping and damaging over 4,000 tons. By skillful maneuvering, he successfully evaded enemy counter-attacks and brought his submarine through with no damage. His conduct throughout this patrol was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commander

    Division:

    U.S.S. Trepang (SS-412)

    Action Date:

    November 16 – December 20, 1944

    Commander in Chief Pacific: Serial 01653 (February 25, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Fourth Gold Star in lieu of a Fifth Award of the Navy Cross to Commander Roy Milton Davenport (NSN: 0-72345), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. TREPANG (SS-412), during the SECOND War Patrol of that submarine during the period 16 November 1944 to 20 December 1944, in enemy controlled waters of the Luzon Straits. By determined aggressiveness and skill, he successfully launched a series of well-planned torpedo attacks which resulted in sinking enemy vessels totaling more than 34,000 tons. His conduct throughout was an inspiration to his officers and men and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Commander

    Division:

    U.S.S. Haddock (SS-231)

    Action Date:

    June 30 – August 10, 1943

    Commander in Chief Pacific: Serial 41

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Commander Roy Milton Davenport (NSN: 0-72345), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. HADOCK (SS-231), on the FIFTH War Patrol of that submarine during the period 30 June 1943 to 10 August 1943, in enemy controlled waters of the Caroline Islands. By his outstanding aggressiveness, skill and dogged determination, Lieutenant Commander Davenport succeeded in sinking over 10,500 tons of enemy shipping and damaging 35,606 tons during a war patrol in enemy controlled waters. His conduct throughout this patrol was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Commander

    Division:

    U.S.S. Silversides (SS-236)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    Commander in Chief Pacific: Serial 32

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Commander Roy Milton Davenport (NSN: 0-72345), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving in a position of great responsibility in the torpedo and gun-control parties of the U.S.S. SILVERSIDES (SS-236), during four highly successful war patrols in enemy controlled waters which resulted in sinking 61,677 tons of enemy shipping and severely damaging 30,210 tons. He displayed conspicuous gallantry and superb skill during the delivery of damaging torpedo and gun attacks against enemy shipping, many of which were in the face of heavy enemy counter-attacks. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Commander

    Division:

    U.S.S. Haddock (SS-231)

    Action Date:

    October 20 – November 15, 1943

    Commander in Chief Pacific: Serial 0573 (February 18, 1944)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Commander Roy Milton Davenport (NSN: 0-72345), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. HADDOCK (SS-231), on the SEVENTH War Patrol of that submarine during the period 20 October 1943 to 15 November 1943, in enemy controlled waters of the Caroline Islands. He skillfully conducted a surface torpedo attack against an enemy destroyer search group. One destroyer was sunk and he thereafter conducted a successful surface retirement during the ensuing confusion. During the patrol he also delivered highly successful attacks against two heavily escorted enemy convoys which resulted in sinking over 32,000 tons of enemy shipping. His courageous conduct and skillful torpedo control throughout these actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.