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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Elliott Marchant Senn, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. QUINCY (CA-71) during amphibious landings on the coast of France on 6 June 1944, and bombardment of Cherbourg installations on 25 June 1944. 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.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    May 1942 – October 1943
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 323 (February 1944)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Captain Elliott M. Senn, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States during World War II. As a Task Group Commander in the South Atlantic Force from May 1942 to October 1943, Captain Senn conducted a vigorous campaign against enemy blockade runners and raiders. His determination and devotion to duty contributed materially to the success of our forces in this area.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Division:

    U.S.S. Quincy

    Action Date:

    March 17, 1945
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 350 (May 1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Elliott Marchant Senn, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. QUINCY from 17 March 1945 to the close of fast carrier task force operations in Kyushu-Okinawa area.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Division:

    U.S.S. Quincy (CA-71)

    Action Date:

    August 1944
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 349 (April 1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Elliott Marchant Senn, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. QUINCY (CA-71) during the invasion of Southern France in August 1944. 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.