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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Division:

    U.S.S. Silversides (SS-236)

    Action Date:

    April 26 – June 11, 1944

    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 365 (July 1947)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade Carl C. Heidel, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in Action as Diving Officer aboard the U.S.S. SILVERSIDES (SS-236), during the TENTH War Patrol of that Submarine in enemy-controlled waters of the Pacific Ocean Area from 26 April 1944 to 11 June 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.