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Last Rank
Captain
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Last Primary NEC
112X-Unrestricted Line Officer - Submarine Warfare
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Last Rating/NEC Group
Line Officer
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Primary Unit
1957-1957, USS Cascade (AD-16)
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Service Years
1931 - 1961
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Last Known Activity
Submarine war patrols: USS Skipjack (SS-184) - 8th and 9th
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Other Comments:
Silver Star
Awarded for Actions During World War II
Service: Navy
Rank: Commander
Division: U.S.S. Skipjack (SS-184)
General Orders: Pacific Fleet Board Awards: Serial 59
Citation: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Commander George Garvie Molumphy (NSN: 0-70014), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. SKIPJACK (SS-184), during a War Patrol of that Submarine in enemy Japanese-controlled waters during World War II. Skillfully maneuvering his ship into a favorable position to strike at heavily escorted enemy shipping, Commander Molumphy launched a bold torpedo attack against a covering enemy destroyer and, despite the nearness of other escort, succeeded in sinking the Japanese escort. In spite of severe enemy countermeasures and subsequent flooding of his vessel's after torpedo room, he successfully avoided serious damage and effected his escape. Commander Molumphy's inspiring leadership and devotion to the fulfillment of his hazardous mission reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.
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1931-1933, USS Arizona (BB-39)
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1933-1937, USS Tulsa (PG-22)
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1937-1939, USS S-34 (SS-139)
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1939-1940, NAVSUBASE New London/Groton
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1941-1942, USS Mallard (ASR -4)
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1943-1943, USS Wahoo (SS-238)
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1943-1943, USS Dolphin (SS-169)
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1943-1944, USS Skipjack (SS-184)
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1944-1945, Charleston Navy Yard, SC
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1945-1946, USS Ling (SS-297)
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1957-1957, USS Cascade (AD-16)
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Jun 04, 1931, Commissioned as Ensign
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Jun 04, 1934, Promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade
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Jul 01, 1939, Promoted to Lieutenant
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Jun 15, 1942, Promoted to Lieutenant Commander
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Nov 01, 1942, Promoted to Commander
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Jul 01, 1951, Promoted to Captain
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