- SURNAME
Tripson
- FORENAME
John Robert
- UNIT
U.S.N.R. Scout boat (Northern Attack Group) (Op.Torch)
- RANK
Chief Radar Technician
- NUMBER
- AWARD
Navy Cross
- PLACE
North Africa 1942
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
from Mission, Texas
born 17.9.1919 Mission, Texas (or Madero, Texas)
graduated Mississippi State College
NFL professional football for Detroit Lions
last known residence Vero Beach, Florida
died 6.7.1997
Community Church of Vero Beach Memorial Garden, Vero Beach, Florida
CITATION:
Navy Cross : The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Chief Specialist John R. Tripson, United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while in charge of a Scout Boat from the Northern Attack Group during the assault on and occupation of French Morocco from November 8 to 11, 1942. Preceding the assault on Mehdia on 8 November Ensign Tripson, who was then a Chief Specialist, skillfully maneuvered his craft in complete darkness from the transport area seven miles off the coast toward the mouth of the Sebou River in order to locate and mark this locality for the assault battalions of the Northern Attack Group. After locating his position, he guided incoming boat waves of troops by prescribed signals to their proper destination. Although under fire from hostile forces, Ensign Tripson gallantly maintained his station until his mission was accomplished, thereby contributing to the successful landing of our troops.
WEB LINKS:
https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/21590FINDAGRAVE:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/196414964/john-r-tripson
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