Eastern Connecticut news., 1946-10-12

wick, USN, home address, Johns town, Penna. Award-Silver Star Medal. For gallantry and intrep- idity in action in the performance of his duties in the USS Gabilan during the Fifth War Patrol of that vessel in enemy waters from 20 March 1945 to g May 1945. AS diving officer, his careful and prea else control of depth were of in- valuable assistance to his com manding officer in conducting suc- ceSSful attacks which resulted in the sinking of three freighterS and damage to a cruiser. His coolness and high devotion to duty contrib uted directly to the success of his vessel in evading enemy counter measures. His conduct throughout was an inspiration to the officers and men in his ship, and in keep ing with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. "
 5. Kipp, c. F., CGM, USN, home address, Chicago, Illinois. Award Silver Star Medal. For gallantry and intrepidity in action in the performance of his duties in the USS Gabilan during the Fifth War Patrol of that vessel in enemy wa ters from 20 March 1945 to g May 1945. AS "Chief of the Boat" his industry, skill and able supervl- sion in maintaining high state of readiness in the Control Room at all times, were of invaluable as- sistance to his commanding officer in conducting successful attacks which resulted in the sinking of three freighters and damage to a cruiser. His coolneSs and high de- votion to duty contributed directly to the success of his vessel in evad- ing enemy counter-measureS. His conduct throughout was an inSpira- ton to all with whom he served and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Ma val Service"
 6. Lieutenant Fred N. Spiess, USNR. Award-Bronze Star Medal For meritorious service in action in the performance of his duties in the USS Gabilan during the Fifth War Patrol of that vessel in enemy waters from 20 March to 23 May 1945. As torpedo data com outer operator, his keen under standing of fire control equipment and proficiency in operating the torpedo data computer, were of in- valuable assistance to his com manding officer in conducting suc- ceSsful attacks which resulted in the sinking of three freighters and damage to a cruiser. His coolness and high devotion to duty contrib uted to the success of his vessel in evading enemy counter-measureS. His conduct throughout was an inspiration to the officers and men in his ship, and in keeping with the highest traditions of the Unit ed States Naval Service" ,"
 7. La Belle, Matthew C., CRM USN. Home address, Midland, Michigan. Award = Bronze Star Medal. For meritorious service in action in the performance of his duties in the USS Gabilan during the Fifth War Patrol of that vessel in enemy waters from 20 March to g May 1945. AS sound operator, his high degree of skill and out standing ability in the operations of the sound equipment, and &C., curate information to his com manding officer, contributed ma terially to the execution of success full attacks which resulted in the sinking of three freighters and damage to a cruiser. His coolness and high devo- tion to duty contributed directly to the success of his vessel in evad- ing enemy counter-measures. His conduct throughout was an inspira- ton to all with whom he served, and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Ma val Service"
 8. Bezera, Gabriel (n), RT1c, USNR. Home address. Hanford, California. Award - Bronze Star Medal. For meritorious service in action in the performance of his duties in the USS Gabilan during the Fifth War Patrol of that ves- sel in enemy waters from 20 March