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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Chief Torpedoman’s Mate

    Division:

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

    Action Date:

    April 15 – May 30, 1944

    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 349 (April 1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Chief Torpedoman’s Mate Alonzo Jeans, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy as Torpedoman’s Mate in charge, U.S.S. BONEFISH (SS-223), during the FOURTH War Patrol of that Submarine in enemy-controlled waters from 15 April 1944 to 30 May 1944. 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.