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James Palmer graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1938. He retired as a U.S. Navy Captain.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Commander

    Division:

    U.S.S. Hoe (SS-258)

    Action Date:

    January 26 – March 5, 1944

    Commander 7th Fleet: Serial 02080 (August 1, 1944)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Commander James Marion Palmer (NSN: 0-81337), United States Navy, for gallantry and intrepidity in action in the line of his profession as Assistant Approach Officer of the U.S.S. HOE (SS-258), during the THIRD War Patrol of that Submarine in enemy controlled waters. He courageously and skillfully carried out his duties in the face of heavy and persistent enemy countermeasures and thereby was of invaluable assistance in the sinking of four enemy vessels totaling 29,495 tons and in damaging an additional vessel of 10,052 tons. 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.