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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Division:

    U.S.S. Warhawk (AP-168)

    Action Date:

    January 9 – 12, 1945

    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 344 (November 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Stanley H. Thompson, United States Naval Reserve, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. WARHAWK (AP-168) in action at Lingayen Gulf from 9 to 12 January 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.