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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Division:

    U.S.S. Harder (SS-257)

    Action Date:

    March 29 – April 20, 1944

    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 363 (May 1947)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Evert J. Levin, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action as Radar and Communications Officer aboard the U.S.S. HARDER (SS-257), during the FOURTH War Patrol of that Submarine in enemy-controlled waters from 29 March 1944 to 3 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.