RAIDERS Dorrell, Robert William

John Robertson

Administrator
Staff member
  • SURNAME
Dorrell
  • FORENAME
Robert William
  • UNIT
3 Marine Raider Bn
  • RANK
First Lieutenant
  • NUMBER
0-11664
  • AWARD
Silver Star
  • PLACE
Shortland Island,Solomon Islands 1943
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
from Toledo,Ohio
born 27.10.1917, Toledo,Ohio
served 4 years
served during Korean War, retiring to reserve corps. Status as a colonel.
wife Evora Romaine (nee Stafford) Dorrell (1918-1978)
died 16.06.1994 (Aged 76) Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, USA
buried Joy Cemetery, Ottawa Hills, Lucas County, Ohio, USA
 

CITATION:

Silver Star : The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant Robert W. Dorrell (MCSN: 0-11664), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as member of a reconnaissance patrol landed by submarine on enemy-held Shortland Island, Solomon Islands, August 23, 1943. Voluntarily and with utter disregard of personal safety, First Lieutenant Dorrell embarked upon an extremely dangerous mission into Japanese-occupied territory for the purpose of securing vital information with regard to terrain, hydrographic conditions, and strength and disposition of hostile forces. Undeterred by the isolation of his position and by full knowledge that no assistance could be expected from outside sources, he nevertheless remained on the island for three days, successfully carrying out an important assignment under hazardous conditions where discovery by Japanese troops would undoubtedly have resulted in his capture or death. His courageous devotion to duty was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

WEB LINKS:

https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/36102

FINDAGRAVE:

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58708531/robert-william-dorrell
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