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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Lieutenant Keith G. Nichols, United States Navy, for heroic conduct in enemy controlled waters during World War II. By skillful performance of duty as Assistant Approach Officer aboard a United States Submarine, he contributed to the successful completion of four war patrols, resulting in the sinking of 61,677 tons of enemy shipping and the damaging of an additional 30,210 tons. Despite poor visibility, he sighted an enemy submarine and conned his vessel into position from which a damaging attack was made.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Division:

    United States Navy Submarine (SS)

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 370 (December 1947)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Keith G. Nichols, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action as Target Bearing Transmitter and Communications Officer of a United States Navy Submarine, during a War Patrol in Japanese waters of the Pacific, during World War II. 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.