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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Action Date:

    September 9 – 26, 1943

    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 377 (July 1948)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Loris A. Winn, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action as Naval Beachmaster, in action against enemy forces during the invasion of Salerno, from 9 to 26 September 1943. 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.