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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Lieutenant Robert L. Denton, United States Navy, for heroic conduct while serving aboard a United States Submarine during a war patrol in enemy controlled waters during World War II. Taking part in numerous attacks against hostile vessels, Lieutenant Denton, as Diving and Damage Control Officer aboard a submarine, contributed to the damaging or sinking of a large amount of enemy shipping.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Division:

    U.S.S. Scabbardfish (SS-397)

    Action Date:

    November 2 – December 20, 1944
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 368 (October 1947)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Robert L. Denton, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action as Diving Officer of the U.S.S. SCABBARDFISH (SS-397), on the SECOND War Patrol of that submarine during the period 2 November 1944 to 20 December 1944, in enemy controlled waters of the Nanpo Shoto Area. Lieutenant Denton assisted his Commanding Officer in six well-planned and brilliantly executed torpedo attacks which resulted in the sinking of enemy shipping totaling over 8,000 tons, including a submarine from which a survivor was captured, and the damaging of an additional 3,000-ton vessel. 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.