Shannon (DM 25) - Naval Cruise Book

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,,,. Shortly after t xdgitignn to her duties as tire support vessel in sup- of minegweeping op.erations. this vessel was nm-rl in and anti-aircraft screen, :ind as rzular 54,1 port ship. She rendcrcil towing service for the Vkfllrd fDM-341 when that ship had been severely by enemy suicide aircraft, and in addition during iod of this report claims credit for destroying live ,memy planes. assisting in the sure kill of two more, and Brticipating in the probable destruction ol three enemy aircraft. he surrender of the Japanese, the following two atches were received: disp From: ComDesPac and COlllCl'llP2lC T05 DesPac and CruPac You officers and men who inzin the cruisers, destroyers, destroyer-escorts, destroyer tenders, and patrol vessels of the Pacific can remember your tine records and accom- plishments with a full measure of pride and satisfaction You have contributed to the success of every seaboi-ne 'fllfrdlloll emi SUl2lJ01'tetl every offensive with full con- lidence wlnle making glorious history in your proven Ven- tureuin the thick of itg and destroyed the enemy We do not lorget our comrades who gave their lives. The slot in the battle ol Samar and in the Surigao Straits and the l91Ck0t duty at Okinawa are cited as the ultimate in high courage and duty battle efficiency. VVell Dong, lifroinz CinCPac To : AlPoa ?inLPac has received the following message from CinC- ..ant. Heartiest congratulations to you and the officers and men' of your 'command on your dramatic successes Qilinmating on this memorable day in complete victory. om operations in the Pacific against our bitter enemy nil be recorded as the most brilliant in history. VVe of the Atlantic salute you. AWARDS TO PERsoNNEL BRONZE STAR Lt. Commander Harold T. Goranson, USN For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of out- standing service as Executive Officer and Navigator of a United States Ship in Central Pacific waters from March 24, 1945, to June 8, 1945. By his initiative, perseverance, and outstanding ability he performed navigation for this vessel and certain mine sweep- ing units in company which enabled the mine sweeping units to conduct a sweep of extremely restricted waters, in the face of the enemy, without damage and his eva.luation and dissemination of information of friendly and enemy forces in the vicinity through many air attacks resulted in the destruction of several enerny planes without damage to his own ship. His outstanding service and conduct throughout were in keeping with the highest tradition of the Naval Service. Lieutenant Bernard A. Grehan, USNR For distinguishing himself by meritorious achievement as Gun- nery Ofiicer of a ship in Central Pacific waters. By cool and cap- able direction, and in an outstanding manner, he caused his guns repeatedly to deliver accurate and effective gunfire while under repeated attacks by enemy aircraft. His courage and conduct throughout were in keeping with the best traditions of the Naval Service. Lieutenant James B. Caldwell, USNR f'For distinguishing himself by meritorious achievement as mach- ine gun officer of a ship in Central Pacific waters. By his cool and capable direction, and in an outstanding manner, he caused the ship to deliver accurate and effective gunfire while under repeated attack by enemy aircraft. His conduct throughout distinguished him among those performing duties of the same character. Richard B. Dye, MN2c, USNR VVhile on condition II watch on depth charge projectors at 0230 On the morninv of 1 April 1945, did sight visually an enemy ' 4 3 p aircraft passing close aboard which was previously unreported and opened fire with a .50 caliber machine gun adjacent to his station, thus pointing out the enemy aircraft to the gunners and to another ship 300 yards astern, thereby being partially respon- sible for and assisting in shooting down this plane. He displayed extreme- alertness and presence of mind at a time when it was believed that there was no immediate danger of attack. His outstanding service and conduct throughout were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Naval Service. Robert Henry Miller, GMlc, USN For distinguishing himself by meritorious achievement as a 40mm mount captain on board a ship in the Central Pacific waters. He sighted an enemy aircraft making an attack upon the shipg he brought his mount to bear and opened fire which assisted in shooting dgwn the plane. His conduct throughout distinguished him among those performing duties of the same character. M. D. Hill, GM2c, USNR For distinguishing himself by meritorious achievement as a 40mm mount captain on board a ship in the Central Pacific waters. He sighted an enemy aircraft making an attack upon the ship: he brought his mount to bear and opened fire which assisted in shooting down the plane. His conduct throughout distinguished him among those performing duties of the same character. LETTER OF COM MEN DATION Lieutenant Nils V. Montan, USNR For distinguishing himself by meritorious achievement as CIC Officer of a ship during operations against the enemy in Central Pacific waters. He kept information coming to the Evaluator in a cool and collected manner in such a manner that the information was sent to the Commanding Officer so he was able to most effectively utilize his ship's armament against the enemy. His conduct throughout distinguished him among those performing duties of the same character. V 77

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