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George Louis Robertson

George Louis Robertson

Purple HeartNavy Commendation Medal

Rank/Rate Motor Machinist's Mate, Second Class
Service Number 643 03 20
Birth Date March 31, 1925
From Ansonia, Connecticut
Decorations Purple Heart, Navy Commendation Ribbon
Submarine USS Tang (SS-306)
Loss Date October 25, 1944
Location North end of Formosa Strait
Circumstances Sunk by circular run of own torpedo
Remarks

Robertson Hall on the (former) U.S. Submarine Base in
Pearl Harbor was named in his memory.

The Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (shown to the right of the Purple Heart Medal above) was originally established as the Navy Commendation Ribbon.

Photo courtesy of Steve Madigosky.  Information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

 

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