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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Motor Machinist’s Mate Second Class

    Division:

    U.S.S. Canaberra (CA-70)

    Action Date:

    October 13 – 27, 1944

    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 343 (October 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Motor Machinist’s Mate Second Class John J. Wohlfit, United States Naval Reserve, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving aboard the U.S.S. CANBERRA (CA-70), from 18 October to 27 October 1944. The ship was under continuing threat of enemy air and submarine attack, and rolling deeply and machinery spaces were encumbered by debris from the torpedo explosion. His efforts contributed materially to the ship being removed from dangerous enemy waters to a safe anchorage. His utter disregard for his own safety was at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.