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Awards Received

  • Coast Guard Medal

    Service:

    United States Coast Guard

    Rank:

    Commander

    Action Date:

    April 8, 1966

    U.S. Coast Guard Historian’s Office

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Commander Robertson P. Dinsmore, United States Coast Guard, was awarded the Coast Guard Medal for heroic conduct on April 8, 1966 while serving on board the U.S.C.G.C. COOK INLET [WHEC-384], when he boarded the burning and abandoned Norwegian passenger vessel VIKING PRINCESS to search for 40 missing survivors. When advised of the disaster, the COOK INLET departed Guantanamo Bay to assist the Norwegian ship, afire in the vicinity of Windward Passage. Upon arrival, finding the ship burning violently and apparently abandoned. Commander Dinsmore demonstrated leadership, initiative, fortitude, and daring in spite of imminent personal danger during the entire operation. His unselfish actions, courage, and unwavering devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Coast Guard.