- SURNAME
Blowers
- FORENAME
Ralph Athol
- UNIT
U.S.N.R. UDT-3
- RANK
Chief Carpenter
- NUMBER
262538
- AWARD
Silver Star
- PLACE
Guam, 17th-21st July 1944
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
KIA - See Roll of Honour
ROLL OF HONOUR:
https://www.specialforcesroh.com/index.php?threads/blowers-ralph-athol.63/CITATION:
Silver Star : The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Chief Carpenter's Mate Ralph Athol Blowers (NSN: 262538), United States Naval Reserve, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a member of an Underwater Demolitions Team in action against enemy Japanese forces during the assault on Guam from 17 July to 21 July 1944. In the face of heavy and persistent enemy rifle, mortar and machine gun fire, Chief Blowers courageously swam close inshore to direct the hazardous operations of destroying underwater obstacles and to make a thorough survey of the reefs, thereby rendering invaluable assistance in facilitating the landing of assault troops , before he was killed by hostile fire. His courage and conduct throughout were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
WEB LINKS:
https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/307295FINDAGRAVE:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56115697/ralph-athol-blowers
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