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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Stephen Stafford Mann, Jr. (NSN: 0-81317), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in combat while serving aboard the U.S.S. TRIGGER (SS-237) during World War II. During three extensive War Patrols in enemy waters and despite determined enemy opposition he courageously and skillfully performed his duties as Torpedo Officer and Torpedo Data Computer Operator of a United States Submarine and thus assisted materially in the sinking of an important amount of Japanese shipping. His excellent judgment and coolness under fire contributed in a large measure to the success of the ship. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    July 1966 – June 1968
    Board Serial 3516 (March 26, 1968)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Captain Stephen Stafford Mann, Jr. (NSN: 0-81317), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from July 1966 to June 1968 while assigned to the faculty, Resident School, Industrial College of the Armed Forces. Throughout this period, Captain Mann made significant contributions toward preparing selected military officers and key civil personnel for important command, staff, and policy-making assignments. Among his many outstanding accomplishments during his tour of duty was his planning, development, and execution of a student study program, “Congress and Defense Management.” This project provided a “live” vehicle in which students were able to apply all knowledge previously gained about the functional and organizational areas of defense management to specific programs and problems. Captain Mann’s achievements bring to a close a long and distinguished career in the service of his country. His leadership, professional competence, and inspiring devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.