(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Vice Admiral Ephraim Paul Holmes, United States Navy, was awarded the Navy Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Director, Navy Program Planning and Scientific Officer to the Center for Naval Analyses in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations from 5 August 1964 to 3 June 1967. His singularly distinctive accomplishments and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and 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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U.S. Naval VesselAction Date:
June 19, 1944
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Commander Ephraim Paul Holmes, United States Navy, for gallantry and intrepidity in battle as the Commanding Officer of a United States Naval vessel during a major engagement with a large Japanese air force between the Philippines and Saipan on 19 July 1944. Having been stationed in the direct line of enemy approach, his ship was the repeated target for dive and torpedo attacks while bearing the brunt of responsibility for breaking up the approaches. His ship shot down three enemy planes, damaged two, and turned away many others. As a direct result of his exceptional ship-handling no damage or casualties were received. By mutual support and coordinated effort with the remainder of the Task Group, the enemy attack was effectively disrupted. His outstanding conduct in battle was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.