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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Chief Boatswain’s Mate

    Division:

    U.S.S. New Orleans (CA-32)

    Action Date:

    November 30, 1942

    Commander South Pacific Force & Area: Serial 499 (February 13, 1943

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Chief Boatswain’s Mate John R. Bradley (NSN: 3718674), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving aboard the U.S.S. NEW ORLEANS (CA-32), during an engagement with Japanese naval forces in the Solomon Islands area on the night of 30 November 1942. Despite injuries he received when a terrific explosion severely damaged his ship, Chief Boatswain’s Mate Bradley continued to perform the duties of his station, and to assist in the evacuation of patients trapped in the gas-filled and flooding Sick Bay. His actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.