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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Division:

    U.S.S. Callaghan (DD-792)

    Action Date:

    July 29, 1945

    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 352 (July 1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade Gilbert C. Paine (NSN: 0-338999), United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star (Posthumously) for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy on board the U.S.S. CALLAGHAN (DD-792) off Okinawa on 29 July 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.