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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Division:

    U.S.S. Sawfish (SS-276)

    Action Date:

    June 22 – August 15, 1944

    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 338 (May 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Joseph F. Faner, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action as Diving Officer of the U.S.S. SAWFISH (SS-276), on the SEVENTH War Patrol of that submarine during the period 22 June 1944 to 15 August 1944, in enemy controlled waters. 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.