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Robert Blauvelt graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1938.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Division:

    U.S.S. Amberjack (SS-219)

    Action Date:

    September 3 – October 30, 1942

    Submarine Force Board Awards: Serial 0061 (November 6, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Robert Pershing Blauvelt (NSN: 0-81240), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Operator of the Torpedo Data Computer on board the U.S.S. AMBERJACK (SS-219) during the FIRST War Patrol of that Submarine against enemy Japanese shipping in the Solomon Islands Area, from 3 September to 30 October 1942. Proficient in handling fire control equipment and in operating the Torpedo Data Computer, Lieutenant Blauvelt rendered invaluable assistance to his Commanding Officer in conducting successful attacks which resulted in the sinking of three valuable enemy ships, totaling 28,600 tons, and in the severe damaging of two additional enemy ships, totaling 14,000 tons, without damage to the AMBERJACK. His heroic conduct and loyal devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon Lieutenant Blauvelt and the United States Naval Service.