The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Montrose Graham McCormick (NSN: 0-82326), United States Navy, for gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy in the line of his profession as Assistant Approach Officer and Torpedo Data Computer Operator during Submarine War Patrols in enemy-controlled waters during World War II. His calm and accurate analysis of attack data was of material assistance to his Commanding Officer in conducting attacks which resulted in sinking over 87,000 tons of enemy shipping and damaging over 63,000 tons. During one night surface attack, he coolly reported essential information from an exposed location in the face of accurate enemy gunfire. His conduct throughout these patrols was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
Service:
United States NavyRank:
Lieutenant CommanderDivision:
U.S.S. Cobia (SS-245)Action Date:
June 26 – August 14, 1944
Commander in Chief Pacific: Serial 02652 (March 30, 1945)The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Lieutenant Commander Montrose Graham McCormick (NSN: 0-82326), United States Navy, for gallantry and intrepidity in action in the performance of his duties as Assistant Approach Officer in the U.S.S. COBIA (SS-245), during the FIRST War Patrol of that Submarine from 26 June – 14 August 1944. His excellent judgment and knowledge of attack problems assisted his Commanding Officer considerably in conducting operations which resulted in sinking enemy ships totaling more than 24,000 tons. His calm manner and devotion to duty contributed directly to the success of his vessel. His conduct throughout was an inspiration to the officers and men in his ship and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.