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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Commander Rob Roy McGregor (NSN: 0-62649), United States Navy, for gallantry and intrepidity in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. GROUPER (SS-214). He conducted a successful offensive patrol in enemy controlled waters from 28 August to 20 October 1942, and through his skill, aggressiveness and seamanship, succeeded in sinking two enemy merchantmen totaling 12,000 tons and damaging one enemy merchant vessel of 4,000 tons. Despite counter efforts in the way of depth charging by patrolling enemy surface and aircraft, he maneuvered his vessel in such a manner that he brought it through without damage and his crew home without injury. His courage and skill were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commander

    Division:

    U.S.S. Sea Cat (SS-399)

    Action Date:

    October 28 – December 1944
    Commander in Chief Pacific: Serial 01856 (March 3, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star to Commander Rob Roy McGregor (NSN: 0-62649), United States Navy, for gallantry and intrepidity in action in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. SEA CAT (SS-399), during the FIRST War Patrol of that Submarine in enemy-controlled waters from 28 October 1944 to December 1944. With outstanding skill and aggressiveness, he launched well-planned and smartly executed torpedo attacks which resulted in sinking over 20,000 tons of enemy shipping. His conduct throughout was an inspiration to his officers and men and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Commander

    Division:

    U.S.S. Grouper (SS-214)

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Commander in Chief Pacific: Serial 01914 (March 5, 1945)

    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 Lieutenant Commander Rob Roy McGregor (NSN: 0-62649), United States Navy, for gallantry and intrepidity in action in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. GROUPER (SS-214), during a War Patrol of that Submarine during World War II. As a result of skillfully executed attacks, he sank and damaged more than 16,000 tons of enemy shipping. His conduct throughout was an inspiration to his officers and men and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.