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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Boatswain

    Division:

    U.S.S. Sealion (SS-315)

    Action Date:

    June 23 – August 7, 1944

    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 360 (February 1947)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Boatswain James L. Urz, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action as Chief of the Boat aboard the U.S.S. SEALION (SS-315), during the FIRST War Patrol of that Submarine in enemy-controlled waters from 23 June 1944 to 7 August 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.