Criteria The United Nations Korean Medal was generally awarded for any period of service while assigned as a member of the Armed Forces dispatched to Korea or adjacent areas for service on behalf of the United... The United Nations Korean Medal was generally awarded for any period of service while assigned as a member of the Armed Forces dispatched to Korea or adjacent areas for service on behalf of the United Nations. Service in qualifying organizations had to be certified by the United Nations Commander-in-Chief as having directly supported military operations in Korea. In the case of the United States, such certification was issued in General Orders 31 (June 20, 1955); General Orders 33 (July 11, 1955); and General Orders 36 (July 13, 1955). MoreHide
Description In addition to the Commendation Ribbon with Combat "V" Lyttleton Ensey has the American Defense Service medal, Fleet Clasp; the American Campaign Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, with two silver... In addition to the Commendation Ribbon with Combat "V" Lyttleton Ensey has the American Defense Service medal, Fleet Clasp; the American Campaign Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, with two silver stars and one bronze star (11 operations); the World War II Victory Medal; National Defense Service Medal, with star; Korean Service Medal; United Natins Service Medal; and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one star. MoreHide
Criteria To be eligible for this medal, the Service member must have: Served between the outbreak of hostilities (June 25, 1950) and the date the armistice was signed (July 27, 1953); Been on permanent assignm... To be eligible for this medal, the Service member must have: Served between the outbreak of hostilities (June 25, 1950) and the date the armistice was signed (July 27, 1953); Been on permanent assignment or on temporary duty for thirty consecutive days or sixty non-consecutive days, and Performed duty within the territorial limits of Korea, in the waters immediately adjacent thereto or in aerial flight over Korea participating in actual combat operation or in support of combat operations. MoreHide
Description In addition to the Commendation Ribbon with Combat "V" Lyttleton Ensey has the American Defense Service medal, Fleet Clasp; the American Campaign Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, with two silver... In addition to the Commendation Ribbon with Combat "V" Lyttleton Ensey has the American Defense Service medal, Fleet Clasp; the American Campaign Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, with two silver stars and one bronze star (11 operations); the World War II Victory Medal; National Defense Service Medal, with star; Korean Service Medal; United Natins Service Medal; and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one star. MoreHide
Criteria The National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service as a member of the Armed Forces during the Korean War, Vietnam War, the war against Iraq in the Persian Gulf, and for service... The National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service as a member of the Armed Forces during the Korean War, Vietnam War, the war against Iraq in the Persian Gulf, and for service during the current War on Terrorism. In addition, all members of the National Guard and Reserve who were part of the Selected Reserve in good standing between August 2, 1990, to November 30, 1995, are eligible for the National Defense Service Medal. In the case of Navy personnel, Midshipment attending the Naval Academy during the qualifying periods are eligible for this award, and Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) Midshipmen ae only eligible if they participated in a summer cruise that was in an area which qualified for a campaign medal. MoreHide
Description In addition to the Commendation Ribbon with Combat "V" Lyttleton Ensey has the American Defense Service medal, Fleet Clasp; the American Campaign Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, with two silver... In addition to the Commendation Ribbon with Combat "V" Lyttleton Ensey has the American Defense Service medal, Fleet Clasp; the American Campaign Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, with two silver stars and one bronze star (11 operations); the World War II Victory Medal; National Defense Service Medal, with star; Korean Service Medal; United Natins Service Medal; and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one star. MoreHide
Criteria To be eligible for this medal, the Service member must have: Served between the outbreak of hostilities (June 25, 1950) and the date the armistice was signed (July 27, 1953); Been on permanent assignm... To be eligible for this medal, the Service member must have: Served between the outbreak of hostilities (June 25, 1950) and the date the armistice was signed (July 27, 1953); Been on permanent assignment or on temporary duty for thirty consecutive days or sixty non-consecutive days, and Performed duty within the territorial limits of Korea, in the waters immediately adjacent thereto or in aerial flight over Korea participating in actual combat operation or in support of combat operations. MoreHide
Description In addition to the Commendation Ribbon with Combat "V" Lyttleton Ensey has the American Defense Service medal, Fleet Clasp; the American Campaign Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, with two silver... In addition to the Commendation Ribbon with Combat "V" Lyttleton Ensey has the American Defense Service medal, Fleet Clasp; the American Campaign Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, with two silver stars and one bronze star (11 operations); the World War II Victory Medal; National Defense Service Medal, with star; Korean Service Medal; United Natins Service Medal; and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one star. MoreHide
Chain of Command
From May 1945 until July 1946 he served as Executive Officer and Senior Instructor at the Gunnery School, Fleet Training Center, Pearl Harbor, T.H. and had similar duty at the San Diego Gunnery School from July 1946 until November 1947.
Criteria The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following condi... The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following conditions: On permanent assignment within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater; or, For service in a passenger status or on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days; or, For service in active combat in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations against the enemy and awarded a combat decoration or furnished a certificate by the commanding general of a corps, higher unit, or independent force that the individual actually participated in combat. MoreHide
Description In addition to the Commendation Ribbon with Combat "V" Lyttleton Ensey has the American Defense Service medal, Fleet Clasp; the American Campaign Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, with two silver... In addition to the Commendation Ribbon with Combat "V" Lyttleton Ensey has the American Defense Service medal, Fleet Clasp; the American Campaign Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, with two silver stars and one bronze star (11 operations); the World War II Victory Medal; National Defense Service Medal, with star; Korean Service Medal; United Natins Service Medal; and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one star. MoreHide
Criteria
The World War II Victory Medal commemorates military service during the Second World War.
Description In addition to the Commendation Ribbon with Combat "V" Lyttleton Ensey has the American Defense Service medal, Fleet Clasp; the American Campaign Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, with two silver... In addition to the Commendation Ribbon with Combat "V" Lyttleton Ensey has the American Defense Service medal, Fleet Clasp; the American Campaign Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, with two silver stars and one bronze star (11 operations); the World War II Victory Medal; National Defense Service Medal, with star; Korean Service Medal; United Natins Service Medal; and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one star. MoreHide
Criteria The Philippine Liberation Medal was awarded for service in the liberation of the Philippines from October 17, 1944, to September 2, 1945. In order to qualify, one of the following provisions must be m... The Philippine Liberation Medal was awarded for service in the liberation of the Philippines from October 17, 1944, to September 2, 1945. In order to qualify, one of the following provisions must be met: Participation in the initial landing operation of Leyte and adjoining islands from October 7-20, 1944; or, Participation in any engagement against the enemy during the Philippine Liberation Campaign; or, Service in the Philippine Islands or in ships in Philippine wates for not less than 30 days during the period of October 17, 1944 to September 2, 1945. MoreHide
Description In addition to the Commendation Ribbon with Combat "V" Lyttleton Ensey has the American Defense Service medal, Fleet Clasp; the American Campaign Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, with two silver... In addition to the Commendation Ribbon with Combat "V" Lyttleton Ensey has the American Defense Service medal, Fleet Clasp; the American Campaign Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, with two silver stars and one bronze star (11 operations); the World War II Victory Medal; National Defense Service Medal, with star; Korean Service Medal; United Natins Service Medal; and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one star. MoreHide
Criteria The Philippine Liberation Medal was awarded for service in the liberation of the Philippines from October 17, 1944, to September 2, 1945. In order to qualify, one of the following provisions must be m... The Philippine Liberation Medal was awarded for service in the liberation of the Philippines from October 17, 1944, to September 2, 1945. In order to qualify, one of the following provisions must be met: Participation in the initial landing operation of Leyte and adjoining islands from October 7-20, 1944; or, Participation in any engagement against the enemy during the Philippine Liberation Campaign; or, Service in the Philippine Islands or in ships in Philippine wates for not less than 30 days during the period of October 17, 1944 to September 2, 1945. MoreHide
Description In addition to the Commendation Ribbon with Combat "V" Lyttleton Ensey has the American Defense Service medal, Fleet Clasp; the American Campaign Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, with two silver... In addition to the Commendation Ribbon with Combat "V" Lyttleton Ensey has the American Defense Service medal, Fleet Clasp; the American Campaign Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, with two silver stars and one bronze star (11 operations); the World War II Victory Medal; National Defense Service Medal, with star; Korean Service Medal; United Natins Service Medal; and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one star. MoreHide
Criteria The Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal may be awarded to service members who, while serving in any capacity with the Navy or Marine Corps, distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding achievem... The Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal may be awarded to service members who, while serving in any capacity with the Navy or Marine Corps, distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding achievement or meritorious service (but not of sufficient nature to warrant a higher decoration). MoreHide
Comments In addition to the Commendation Ribbon with Combat "V" Lyttleton Ensey has the American Defense Service medal, Fleet Clasp; the American Campaign Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, with two silver... In addition to the Commendation Ribbon with Combat "V" Lyttleton Ensey has the American Defense Service medal, Fleet Clasp; the American Campaign Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, with two silver stars and one bronze star (11 operations); the World War II Victory Medal; National Defense Service Medal, with star; Korean Service Medal; United Natins Service Medal; and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one star. MoreHide
Criteria The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following condi... The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following conditions: On permanent assignment within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater; or, For service in a passenger status or on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days; or, For service in active combat in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations against the enemy and awarded a combat decoration or furnished a certificate by the commanding general of a corps, higher unit, or independent force that the individual actually participated in combat. MoreHide
Description In addition to the Commendation Ribbon with Combat "V" Lyttleton Ensey has the American Defense Service medal, Fleet Clasp; the American Campaign Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, with two silver... In addition to the Commendation Ribbon with Combat "V" Lyttleton Ensey has the American Defense Service medal, Fleet Clasp; the American Campaign Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, with two silver stars and one bronze star (11 operations); the World War II Victory Medal; National Defense Service Medal, with star; Korean Service Medal; United Natins Service Medal; and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one star. MoreHide
Criteria The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following condi... The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following conditions: On permanent assignment within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater; or, For service in a passenger status or on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days; or, For service in active combat in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations against the enemy and awarded a combat decoration or furnished a certificate by the commanding general of a corps, higher unit, or independent force that the individual actually participated in combat. MoreHide
Description In addition to the Commendation Ribbon with Combat "V" Lyttleton Ensey has the American Defense Service medal, Fleet Clasp; the American Campaign Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, with two silver... In addition to the Commendation Ribbon with Combat "V" Lyttleton Ensey has the American Defense Service medal, Fleet Clasp; the American Campaign Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, with two silver stars and one bronze star (11 operations); the World War II Victory Medal; National Defense Service Medal, with star; Korean Service Medal; United Natins Service Medal; and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one star. MoreHide
Criteria The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following condi... The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following conditions: On permanent assignment within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater; or, For service in a passenger status or on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days; or, For service in active combat in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations against the enemy and awarded a combat decoration or furnished a certificate by the commanding general of a corps, higher unit, or independent force that the individual actually participated in combat. MoreHide
Description In addition to the Commendation Ribbon with Combat "V" Lyttleton Ensey has the American Defense Service medal, Fleet Clasp; the American Campaign Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, with two silver... In addition to the Commendation Ribbon with Combat "V" Lyttleton Ensey has the American Defense Service medal, Fleet Clasp; the American Campaign Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, with two silver stars and one bronze star (11 operations); the World War II Victory Medal; National Defense Service Medal, with star; Korean Service Medal; United Natins Service Medal; and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one star. MoreHide
Criteria The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following condi... The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following conditions: On permanent assignment within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater; or, For service in a passenger status or on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days; or, For service in active combat in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations against the enemy and awarded a combat decoration or furnished a certificate by the commanding general of a corps, higher unit, or independent force that the individual actually participated in combat. MoreHide
Description In addition to the Commendation Ribbon with Combat "V" Lyttleton Ensey has the American Defense Service medal, Fleet Clasp; the American Campaign Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, with two silver... In addition to the Commendation Ribbon with Combat "V" Lyttleton Ensey has the American Defense Service medal, Fleet Clasp; the American Campaign Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, with two silver stars and one bronze star (11 operations); the World War II Victory Medal; National Defense Service Medal, with star; Korean Service Medal; United Natins Service Medal; and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one star. MoreHide
Criteria The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following condi... The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following conditions: On permanent assignment within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater; or, For service in a passenger status or on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days; or, For service in active combat in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations against the enemy and awarded a combat decoration or furnished a certificate by the commanding general of a corps, higher unit, or independent force that the individual actually participated in combat. MoreHide
Description In addition to the Commendation Ribbon with Combat "V" Lyttleton Ensey has the American Defense Service medal, Fleet Clasp; the American Campaign Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, with two silver... In addition to the Commendation Ribbon with Combat "V" Lyttleton Ensey has the American Defense Service medal, Fleet Clasp; the American Campaign Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, with two silver stars and one bronze star (11 operations); the World War II Victory Medal; National Defense Service Medal, with star; Korean Service Medal; United Natins Service Medal; and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one star. MoreHide
Criteria The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following condi... The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following conditions: On permanent assignment within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater; or, For service in a passenger status or on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days; or, For service in active combat in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations against the enemy and awarded a combat decoration or furnished a certificate by the commanding general of a corps, higher unit, or independent force that the individual actually participated in combat. MoreHide
Description In addition to the Commendation Ribbon with Combat "V" Lyttleton Ensey has the American Defense Service medal, Fleet Clasp; the American Campaign Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, with two silver... In addition to the Commendation Ribbon with Combat "V" Lyttleton Ensey has the American Defense Service medal, Fleet Clasp; the American Campaign Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, with two silver stars and one bronze star (11 operations); the World War II Victory Medal; National Defense Service Medal, with star; Korean Service Medal; United Natins Service Medal; and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one star. MoreHide
Criteria The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following condi... The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following conditions: On permanent assignment within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater; or, For service in a passenger status or on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days; or, For service in active combat in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations against the enemy and awarded a combat decoration or furnished a certificate by the commanding general of a corps, higher unit, or independent force that the individual actually participated in combat. MoreHide
Description In addition to the Commendation Ribbon with Combat "V" Lyttleton Ensey has the American Defense Service medal, Fleet Clasp; the American Campaign Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, with two silver... In addition to the Commendation Ribbon with Combat "V" Lyttleton Ensey has the American Defense Service medal, Fleet Clasp; the American Campaign Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, with two silver stars and one bronze star (11 operations); the World War II Victory Medal; National Defense Service Medal, with star; Korean Service Medal; United Natins Service Medal; and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one star. MoreHide
Other Memories
Lyttleton Ensey was on board the USS Tracy at Pearl Harbor on Dec 7, 1941 and later participated in the Guadalcanal Tulagi landings (including First Savo).
Criteria The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following condi... The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following conditions: On permanent assignment within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater; or, For service in a passenger status or on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days; or, For service in active combat in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations against the enemy and awarded a combat decoration or furnished a certificate by the commanding general of a corps, higher unit, or independent force that the individual actually participated in combat. MoreHide
Description In addition to the Commendation Ribbon with Combat "V" Lyttleton Ensey has the American Defense Service medal, Fleet Clasp; the American Campaign Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, with two silver... In addition to the Commendation Ribbon with Combat "V" Lyttleton Ensey has the American Defense Service medal, Fleet Clasp; the American Campaign Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, with two silver stars and one bronze star (11 operations); the World War II Victory Medal; National Defense Service Medal, with star; Korean Service Medal; United Natins Service Medal; and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one star. MoreHide
Criteria The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following condi... The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following conditions: On permanent assignment within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater; or, For service in a passenger status or on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days; or, For service in active combat in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations against the enemy and awarded a combat decoration or furnished a certificate by the commanding general of a corps, higher unit, or independent force that the individual actually participated in combat. MoreHide
Description In addition to the Commendation Ribbon with Combat "V" Lyttleton Ensey has the American Defense Service medal, Fleet Clasp; the American Campaign Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, with two silver... In addition to the Commendation Ribbon with Combat "V" Lyttleton Ensey has the American Defense Service medal, Fleet Clasp; the American Campaign Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, with two silver stars and one bronze star (11 operations); the World War II Victory Medal; National Defense Service Medal, with star; Korean Service Medal; United Natins Service Medal; and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one star. MoreHide
Criteria The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following condi... The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following conditions: On permanent assignment within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater; or, For service in a passenger status or on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days; or, For service in active combat in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations against the enemy and awarded a combat decoration or furnished a certificate by the commanding general of a corps, higher unit, or independent force that the individual actually participated in combat. MoreHide
Description In addition to the Commendation Ribbon with Combat "V" Lyttleton Ensey has the American Defense Service medal, Fleet Clasp; the American Campaign Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, with two silver... In addition to the Commendation Ribbon with Combat "V" Lyttleton Ensey has the American Defense Service medal, Fleet Clasp; the American Campaign Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, with two silver stars and one bronze star (11 operations); the World War II Victory Medal; National Defense Service Medal, with star; Korean Service Medal; United Natins Service Medal; and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one star. MoreHide
Description The Battle of Tulagi and Gavutu–Tanambogo was a land battle of the Pacific campaign of World War II, between the forces of the Imperial Japanese Navy and Allied (mainly United States (U.S.) Marine) grThe Battle of Tulagi and Gavutu–Tanambogo was a land battle of the Pacific campaign of World War II, between the forces of the Imperial Japanese Navy and Allied (mainly United States (U.S.) Marine) ground forces. It took place from 7–9 August 1942 on the Solomon Islands, during the initial Allied landings in the Guadalcanal campaign.
In the battle, U.S. Marines, under the overall command of U.S. Major General Alexander Vandegrift, successfully landed and captured the islands of Tulagi, Gavutu, and Tanambogo among which the Japanese Navy had constructed a naval and seaplane base. The landings were fiercely resisted by the Japanese Navy troops who, outnumbered and outgunned by the Allied forces, fought and died almost to the last man.
At the same time that the landings on Tulagi and Gavutu–Tanambogo were taking place, Allied troops were also landing on nearby Guadalcanal, with the objective of capturing an airfield under construction by Japanese forces. In contrast to the intense fighting on Tulagi and Gavutu, the landings on Guadalcanal were essentially unopposed. The landings on both Tulagi and Guadalcanal initiated the six-month long Guadalcanal campaign and a series of combined-arms battles between Allied and Japanese forces in the Solomon Islands area.... More
Memories Ensey was on board the USS Tracy at Pearl Harbor on Dec 7, 1941 and later participated in the GuadalEnsey was on board the USS Tracy at Pearl Harbor on Dec 7, 1941 and later participated in the Guadalcanal Tulagi landings (including First Savo). ... More
Criteria The American Defense Service Medal was awarded for service in the Armed Forces between September 8, 1939, and December 7, 1941. Army members had to serve 12 months to be eligible, but Navy and Marine ... The American Defense Service Medal was awarded for service in the Armed Forces between September 8, 1939, and December 7, 1941. Army members had to serve 12 months to be eligible, but Navy and Marine Corps members were eligible based on any length of service. MoreHide
Description In addition to the Commendation Ribbon with Combat "V" Lyttleton Ensey has the American Defense Service medal, Fleet Clasp; the American Campaign Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, with two silver... In addition to the Commendation Ribbon with Combat "V" Lyttleton Ensey has the American Defense Service medal, Fleet Clasp; the American Campaign Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, with two silver stars and one bronze star (11 operations); the World War II Victory Medal; National Defense Service Medal, with star; Korean Service Medal; United Natins Service Medal; and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one star. MoreHide
Criteria The American Campaign Medal was awarded for For thirty days service outside the Continental United States but within the American Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946; or,... The American Campaign Medal was awarded for For thirty days service outside the Continental United States but within the American Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946; or, an aggregate service of one year within the Continental United States during the same period under the following circumstances: On permanent assignment outside the continental limits of the United States; or, On permanent assignment as a member of a crew of a vessel sailing ocean waters for a period of 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days; or, For service outside the continental limits of the United States in a passenger status or on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 non consecutive days; or, For service in active combat against the enemy and awarded a combat decoration or furnished a certificate by the commanding general of a corps, higher unit, or independent force that the individual actually participated in combat; or, For service within the continental limits of the United States for an aggregate period of one year. MoreHide
Description In addition to the Commendation Ribbon with Combat "V" Lyttleton Ensey has the American Defense Service medal, Fleet Clasp; the American Campaign Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, with two silver... In addition to the Commendation Ribbon with Combat "V" Lyttleton Ensey has the American Defense Service medal, Fleet Clasp; the American Campaign Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, with two silver stars and one bronze star (11 operations); the World War II Victory Medal; National Defense Service Medal, with star; Korean Service Medal; United Natins Service Medal; and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one star. MoreHide
Criteria The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following condi... The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following conditions: On permanent assignment within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater; or, For service in a passenger status or on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days; or, For service in active combat in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations against the enemy and awarded a combat decoration or furnished a certificate by the commanding general of a corps, higher unit, or independent force that the individual actually participated in combat. MoreHide
Description In addition to the Commendation Ribbon with Combat "V" Lyttleton Ensey has the American Defense Service medal, Fleet Clasp; the American Campaign Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, with two silver... In addition to the Commendation Ribbon with Combat "V" Lyttleton Ensey has the American Defense Service medal, Fleet Clasp; the American Campaign Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, with two silver stars and one bronze star (11 operations); the World War II Victory Medal; National Defense Service Medal, with star; Korean Service Medal; United Natins Service Medal; and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one star. MoreHide
Description The attack on Pearl Harbor, also known as the Battle of Pearl Harbor, the Hawaii Operation or Operation AI by the Japanese Imperial General Headquarters, and Operation Z during planning, was a surpriThe attack on Pearl Harbor, also known as the Battle of Pearl Harbor, the Hawaii Operation or Operation AI by the Japanese Imperial General Headquarters, and Operation Z during planning, was a surprise military strike by the Imperial Japanese Navy against the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii Territory, on the morning of December 7, 1941. The attack led to the United States' entry into World War II.
Japan intended the attack as a preventive action to keep the U.S. Pacific Fleet from interfering with military actions the Empire of Japan planned in Southeast Asia against overseas territories of the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and the United States. Over the next seven hours there were coordinated Japanese attacks on the U.S.-held Philippines, Guam and Wake Island and on the British Empire in Malaya, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
The attack commenced at 7:48 a.m. Hawaiian Time. The base was attacked by 353 Imperial Japanese fighter planes, bombers, and torpedo planes in two waves, launched from six aircraft carriers. All eight U.S. Navy battleships were damaged, with four sunk. All but Arizona were later raised, and six were returned to service and went on to fight in the war. The Japanese also sank or damaged three cruisers, three destroyers, an anti-aircraft training ship, and one minelayer. 188 U.S. aircraft were destroyed; 2,403 Americans were killed and 1,178 others were wounded. Important base installations such as the power station, shipyard, maintenance, and fuel and torpedo storage facilities, as well as the submarine piers and headquarters building (also home of the intelligence section) were not attacked. Japanese losses were light: 29 aircraft and five midget submarines lost, and 64 servicemen killed. One Japanese sailor, Kazuo Sakamaki, was captured.
The attack came as a profound shock to the American people and led directly to the American entry into World War II in both the Pacific and European theaters. The following day, December 8, the United States declared war on Japan. Domestic support for non-interventionism, which had been fading since the Fall of France in 1940,[19] disappeared. Clandestine support of the United Kingdom (e.g., the Neutrality Patrol) was replaced by active alliance. Subsequent operations by the U.S. prompted Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy to declare war on the U.S. on December 11, which was reciprocated by the U.S. the same day.
From the 1950s, several writers alleged that parties high in the U.S. and British governments knew of the attack in advance and may have let it happen (or even encouraged it) with the aim of bringing the U.S. into war. However, this advance-knowledge conspiracy theory is rejected by mainstream historians.
There were numerous historical precedents for unannounced military action by Japan. However, the lack of any formal warning, particularly while negotiations were still apparently ongoing, led President Franklin D. Roosevelt to proclaim December 7, 1941, "a date which will live in infamy". Because the attack happened without a declaration of war and without explicit warning, the attack on Pearl Harbor was judged by the Tokyo Trials to be a war crime.... More
Memories Ensey was the Gunnery Officer on board the USS Tracy (DM-19) which was in Pearl Harbor at the time oEnsey was the Gunnery Officer on board the USS Tracy (DM-19) which was in Pearl Harbor at the time of the attack. ... More
Other Memories
Prior to entering the Naval Academy, Lyttleton Ensey had served twenty months (1936-1937) as a member of a Baltimore Naval Reserve Unit.
Other Memories
Prior to entering the Naval Academy, Lyttleton Ensey had served twenty months (1936-1937) as a member of a Baltimore Naval Reserve Unit.
Headquarters, Military Sea Transportaion Service, Pacific Area, then duty in command of the USS KASKASKIA (AO-27).