The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Commander [then Lieutenant Commander] Robert Raymond Managhan (NSN: 0-81155), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Assistant Approach Officer of the U.S.S. JALLAO (SS-368), during the FIRST War Patrol of that vessel in enemy Japanese-controlled waters, from 9 October to 10 December 1944. Expertly handling attack problems, Commander Managhan rendered invaluable assistance to his Commanding Officer in conducting an attack to sink an enemy cruiser of over 5,000 tons despite severe enemy counterattacks. His skill and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
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Commander [then Lieutenant Commander]Division:
U.S.S. Narwhal (SS-167)Action Date:
July 8 – August 26, 1942
Commander Submarines Pacific: Serial 0401 (September 9, 1946)The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Commander [then Lieutenant Commander] Robert Raymond Managhan (NSN: 0-81155), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Gunnery Officer of the U.S.S. NARWHAL (SS-167), in action against enemy Japanese forces during the THIRD War Patrol of that Submarine in the Northern Honshu and Hokkaido Areas of Japan, from 8 July to 26 August 1942. Skillfully supervising the personnel in their maintenance of torpedo equipment, Commander Managhan directed torpedo reloads during attacks and contributed materially to the success of his vessel in sinking 14,500 tons of enemy shipping and in damaging 4,000 tons. By his professional ability, he aided his Commanding Officer in evading severe enemy countermeasures. His leadership, courage and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.