- SURNAME
Barge
- FORENAME
Roland August (Doc)
- UNIT
U.S.N. UDT-3
- RANK
Chief Carpenter
- NUMBER
- AWARD
Silver Star
- PLACE
Guam 1944
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
born 20.4.1908 Olivia, Minnesota
retired as CWO, USNR
married Helen Harda Kramer (1918-1993)
son Rolland August Barge (1930-1950)
son Adrian Byron Barge (1942-1992)
died 17.2.1972 Contra Costa County, California
Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon Section M Site 1628
CITATION:
Silver Star : The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Carpenter Roland Barge, United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action from 17 July to 21 July 1944, as a member of an underwater demolition team during the bombardment and assault of an enemy held island. With expert and cool direction in the face of enemy rifle, machine gun and mortar fire, he supervised important phases of beach reconnaissance and the placement of high explosive charges, which destroyed enemy underwater obstacles and beach defenses, thus making possible the success of the subsequent assault landing. His extreme courage, outstanding leadership, and conduct were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
WEB LINKS:
https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/306540FINDAGRAVE:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/324159/roland-august-barge
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