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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Seaman Second Class

    Division:

    U.S.S. Louisville (CA-28)

    Action Date:

    January 5 – 6, 1945

    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 353 (August 1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Seaman Second Class Darrel C. Cochran (NSN: 8286682), United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star (Posthumously) for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy as sky lookout aboard the U.S.S. LOUISVILLE (CA-28) at Luzon, Philippine Islands, on 5 – 6 January 1945. 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.