(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Commander Richard S. Garvey, United States Navy, was awarded a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star for gallantry in action while serving as Torpedo Data Computer Operator aboard the U.S.S. TREPANG (SS-412) during the FIRST War Patrol of that submarine from 13 September 1944 to 23 October 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.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Commander Richard S. Garvey, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star for gallantry in action while serving as Assistant Approach Officer aboard a United States Submarine during war patrols in Japanese-controlled waters during World War II. 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.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Commander Richard S. Garvey, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action while serving aboard a United States Submarine during war patrols in enemy-controlled waters during World War II. 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.