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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Division:

    U.S.S. Anthony (DD-515)

    Action Date:

    May 25 – 27, 1945

    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 376 (June 1948)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Delmar R. Denison, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action as Bain Battery Control Officer aboard the U.S.S. ANTHONY (DD-515), in action against the Japanese, on Okinawa, from 25 to 27 May 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.