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Lieutenant (Junior Grade) R. M. Ware, USN, was designated Naval Aviator #6912 in 1940. Graduated U. S. Naval Academy, Class of 1937.
Awarded the Navy Cross, twice, during World War II. Commanded the aircraft carrier USS BENNINGTON (CVS-20), 1960-1961. Retired in 1964 with rank of Captain.
Navy Cross citation, first award:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Robert E. M. Ward, Commander, U.S. Navy, for gallantry and intrepidity and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. SAILFISH (SS-192), on the TENTH War Patrol of that submarine during the period 17 November 1943 to 5 January 1944, in enemy Japanese home waters off the main island of Honshu. Despite intensive enemy air and surface anti-submarine patrols, Commander Ward skillfully and aggressively penetrated enemy convoys, attacking and sinking a Japanese carrier and three important freighters, and damaging another freighter. Through his experience and sound judgment Commander Ward 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.
Navy Cross citation, second award:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Cross to Robert E. M. Ward, Commander, U.S. Navy, for gallantry and intrepidity and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. SAILFISH (SS-192), on the ELEVENTH War Patrol of that submarine during the period 9 July 1944 to 6 September 1944, in enemy controlled waters of the Luzon-Formosa area. Through his experience and sound judgment Commander Ward 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.
(Navy Cross citations provided by chuck cummins (#47514473)
Burial:
Barrancas National Cemetery
Pensacola
Escambia County
Florida, USA
Plot: Section 31, Site 910
Source: Find A Grave
Created by: Mike Weeks
Record added: Oct 20, 2010
Find A Grave Memorial# 60382847
