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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Chief Torpedoman’s Mate

    Division:

    U.S.S. Amberjack (SS-219)

    Action Date:

    September 3 – October 30, 1942

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

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Chief Torpedoman’s Mate Charles R. Muir (NSN: 3104158), United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star (Posthumously) for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy as assistant to the Diving Officer of the U.S.S. AMBERJACK (SS-219) during the FIRST War Patrol of that Submarine in the Solomon Islands from 3 September 1942 to 30 October 1942. 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.