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Lieutenant Kevin Dennis Harty (NSN: 0-97492), United States Navy, was captured by the Japanese after his submarine the USS GRENADIER (SS-210) was sunk on 22 April 1943, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his return to U.S. Military Control in August 1945.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Division:

    U.S.S. Grenadier (SS-210)

    Action Date:

    May 21 – 23, 1943
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 375 (May 1948)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Kevin Dennis Harty (NSN: 0-97492), United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as Communications Officer aboard the U.S.S. GRENADIER (SS-210), during the SIXTH War Patrol of that Submarine in Japanese waters, from 21 to 23 May 1943. 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.