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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Division:

    U.S.S. Wilson (DD-408)

    Action Date:

    April 16, 1945

    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 368 (October 1947)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade Wylie R. Phillips, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action as Assistant Gunnery Officer aboard the U.S.S. WILSON (DD-408), off Okinawa, on 16 April 1945. 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.