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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Division:

    U.S.S. Bonefish (SS-223)

    Action Date:

    May 28 – June 24, 1945

    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 351 (June 1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade Russell A. Rose, Jr. (NSN: 0-341159), United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star (Posthumously) for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against an armed enemy as Gunnery and Plotting Officer of the U.S.S. BONEFISH (SS-223) during the EIGHTH War Patrol of that Submarine in enemy-controlled waters from 28 May 1945 until the vessel was lost on or about 24 June 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.