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80-G-81417: Present of Navy Cross by Admiral Chester W. Nimitz to Lieutenant Commander Anthony Henry Dropp, USN, Commanding Officer of USS Saury (SS 189). Photograph received September 27, 1943. U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives. (2016/01/12). Citation: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Commander Anthony Henry Dropp, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. SAURY (SS-189), on the SIXTH War Patrol of that submarine during the period 7 May 1943 to 13 June 1943, in enemy controlled waters of the East China Sea. Under Commander Dropp's excellent supervision, his submarine successfully destroyed one hostile freighter and two large tankers. Through his experience and sound judgment Commander Dropp brought his ship safely back to port. His conduct throughout was an inspiration to his officers and men and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. |
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