Criteria The Navy Distinguished Service Medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces who, while serving in any capacity with the Navy or Marine Corps, distinguish themselves by exceptionally meritorious ser... The Navy Distinguished Service Medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces who, while serving in any capacity with the Navy or Marine Corps, distinguish themselves by exceptionally meritorious service to the Government in a duty of great responsibility. MoreHide
Comments Navy Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Vice Admiral Robert Joseph Stroh, United States Navy, was awarded the Navy Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and d... Navy Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Vice Admiral Robert Joseph Stroh, United States Navy, was awarded the Navy Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Deputy Director, Strategic Target Planning, from 25 July 1963 to 25 September 1967. Vice Admiral Stroh was responsible for exercising direct supervision over the activities of the Joint Strategic Target Planning Staff.
General Orders: All Hands (February 1968)
Action Date: July 25, 1963 - September 25, 1967
Service: Navy
Rank: Vice Admiral 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
Chain of Command CAPTAIN ROBERT J. STROH, USN
U.S.S. Saratoga (CVA-60)
Assumed Command 14 April 1956
Relieved 1 December 1956
SARATOGA'S first Commanding Officer was, appropriately enough, a native New Yorker. Born in New York City, Captain Stroh attended Evander Childs High School prior to entering the U. S. Naval Academy in 1926.
Graduating from Annapolis with the Class of '30, he was assigned to the USS ARKANSAS. He reported shortly afterwards to NAS, Pensacola for flight training and was awarded the wings of a Naval aviator on 25 January 1932.
After a brief tour of duty at Hampton Roads, Va., he saw sguadron duty aboard the USS PENSACOLA and the USS RANGER. Then he reported to Pearl Harbor where he was stationed until 1937. During this time he served with Scouting Squadron SIX-S, Bombing Squadron THREE-B, and Patrol Squadrons SIX-F and EIGHT-F.
Upon his return to the States, he was based on the carriers ENTERPRISE and YORKTOWN as a member of Bombing Squadrons EIGHT and SIX.
On the outbreak of World War II, Captain Stroh was attached to the American Embassy in London as a special U. S. Naval Observer. He returned in 1942 to take command of the Photographic Interpretation School, Anacostia, and later served with Fleet Air Photo Squadron ONE.
In 1943, he became CO of Photographic Squadron THREE. The squadron accomplished the major portion of the photographic reconnaissance over the Gilbert, Marshall and Mariannas Islands, and was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation for its work. Captain Stroh personally received the Air Medal, two Gold Stars, and the Distinguished Flying Cross for his part in the campaigns.
During the last year of the war, he served with ComAirPac as head of the Plans Division under Adm. John H. Towers, and was awarded the Legion of Merit for "exceptionally meritorious conduct" in that capacity.
His assignments after the war were as Executive Officer of the carrier HORNET; in the Office of CNO; as a student at the Air War College, Maxwell AFB; as Commander, Tactical Air Group TWO under Commander, Amphibious Forces, Atlantic.
In 1950, he became Commanding Officer of the USS VALCOUR (AVP-55) and in 1951, he reported to CinCLantFlt for duty in connection with the establishment of the Supreme Allied Command. He served on the staff of this command until August of 1953 when he reported as a student at the National War College in Washington, D. C.
Captain Stroh returned to the Navy Department to serve as Assistant for JCS and NATO matters in the office of the DCNO (Air), where he remained until July 27, 1955, when he received orders as Prospective Commanding Officer of CVA-60. He reported aboard as CO on 14 April 1956 when the carrier was commissioned.
After the long and difficult job of testing and shakedown, followed by fleet exercises in the Atlantic, Captain Stroh was ordered to report to the office of the Chief of Naval Operations, and was relieved of command of SARATOGA on 1 December 1956.
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
His assignments after the war were as Executive Officer of the carrier HORNET; in the Office of CNO; as a student at the Air War College, Maxwell AFB; as â??Commander, Tactical Air Group TWO under Commander, Amphibious Forces, Atlantic.
His assignments after the war were as Executive Officer of the carrier HORNET; in the Office of CNO; as a student at the Air War College, Maxwell AFB; as Commander, Tactical Air Group TWO under Commander, Amphibious Forces, Atlantic.
Criteria The Legion of Merit is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States without degree for exceptionally outstanding conduct in the performance of meritorious service to the United States. ... The Legion of Merit is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States without degree for exceptionally outstanding conduct in the performance of meritorious service to the United States. The performance must merit recognition by individuals in a key position which was performed in a clearly exceptional manner. MoreHide
Comments During the last year of the war, he served with ComAirPac as head of the Plans Division under Adm. John H. Towers, and was awarded the Legion of Merit for "exceptionally meritorious conduct" in that c... During the last year of the war, he served with ComAirPac as head of the Plans Division under Adm. John H. Towers, and was awarded the Legion of Merit for "exceptionally meritorious conduct" in that capacity.
Legion of Merit
Awarded for actions during the World War II
(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Captain Robert Joseph Stroh, United States Navy, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Head of the Plans Division of the Staff of Commander Air Pacific, from 12 June 1944 to 21 July 1945.
General Orders: Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 375 (May 1948)
Action Date: June 12, 1944 - July 21, 1945
Service: Navy
Rank: Captain MoreHide
During the last year of the war, he served with ComAirPac as head of the Plans Division under Adm. John H. Towers, and was awarded the Legion of Merit for "exceptionally meritorious conduct" in that capacity.
During the last year of the war, he served with ComAirPac as head of the Plans Division under Adm. John H. Towers, and was awarded the Legion of Merit for "exceptionally meritorious conduct" in that capacity.
Criteria The Distinguished Flying Cross may be awarded to military members who, while serving in any capacity with the Armed Forces, distinguish themselves by heroism or outstanding achievement while participa... The Distinguished Flying Cross may be awarded to military members who, while serving in any capacity with the Armed Forces, distinguish themselves by heroism or outstanding achievement while participating in aerial flight. MoreHide
Comments Distinguished Flying Cross
Awarded for actions during the World War II
(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Captain Robert Joseph Stroh, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extra... Distinguished Flying Cross
Awarded for actions during the World War II
(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Captain Robert Joseph Stroh, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight during World War II.
Action Date: World War II
Service: Navy
Rank: Captain
In 1943, Robert Stroh became CO of Photographic Squadron THREE. The squadron accomplished the major portion of the photographic reconnaissance over the Gilbert, Marshall and Mariannas Islands, and was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation for its work. Captain Stroh personally received the Air Medal, two Gold Stars, and the Distinguished Flying Cross for his part in the campaigns. MoreHide
Criteria The Air Medal may be awarded to individuals who, while serving in any capacity with the Armed Forces, distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding achievement, or by meritorious service while partic... The Air Medal may be awarded to individuals who, while serving in any capacity with the Armed Forces, distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding achievement, or by meritorious service while participating in aerial flight, but not of a degree that would justify an award of the Distinguished Flying Cross. MoreHide
Comments In 1943, Robert Stroh became CO of Photographic Squadron THREE. The squadron accomplished the major portion of the photographic reconnaissance over the Gilbert, Marshall and Mariannas Islands, and was... In 1943, Robert Stroh became CO of Photographic Squadron THREE. The squadron accomplished the major portion of the photographic reconnaissance over the Gilbert, Marshall and Mariannas Islands, and was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation for its work. Captain Stroh personally received the Air Medal, two Gold Stars, and the Distinguished Flying Cross for his part in the campaigns. MoreHide
Criteria The Navy Unit Commendation may be awarded by the Secretary of the Navy to any unit of the Navy or Marine Corps that distinguishes itself by outstanding heroism in action against an enemy (but not suff... The Navy Unit Commendation may be awarded by the Secretary of the Navy to any unit of the Navy or Marine Corps that distinguishes itself by outstanding heroism in action against an enemy (but not sufficiently to justify the award of the Presidential Unit Citation). It may also be awarded to a unit that distinguishes itself by extremely meritorious service not involving combat (but in support of military operations), which renders that unit outstanding when compared to other units performing similar service. MoreHide
Description In 1943, Robert Stroh became CO of Photographic Squadron THREE. The squadron accomplished the major portion of the photographic reconnaissance over the Gilbert, Marshall and Mariannas Islands, and was... In 1943, Robert Stroh became CO of Photographic Squadron THREE. The squadron accomplished the major portion of the photographic reconnaissance over the Gilbert, Marshall and Mariannas Islands, and was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation for its work. Captain Stroh personally received the Air Medal, two Gold Stars, and the Distinguished Flying Cross for his part in the campaigns. 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
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
In 1943, he became CO of Photographic Squadron THREE. The squadron accomplished the major portion of the photographic reconnaissance over the Gilbert, Marshall and Mariannas Islands, and was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation for its work. Captain Stroh personally received the Air Medal, two Gold Stars, and the Distinguished Flying Cross for his part in the campaigns.
Criteria The Air Medal may be awarded to individuals who, while serving in any capacity with the Armed Forces, distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding achievement, or by meritorious service while partic... The Air Medal may be awarded to individuals who, while serving in any capacity with the Armed Forces, distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding achievement, or by meritorious service while participating in aerial flight, but not of a degree that would justify an award of the Distinguished Flying Cross. MoreHide
Comments In 1943, Robert Stroh became CO of Photographic Squadron THREE. The squadron accomplished the major portion of the photographic reconnaissance over the Gilbert, Marshall and Mariannas Islands, and was... In 1943, Robert Stroh became CO of Photographic Squadron THREE. The squadron accomplished the major portion of the photographic reconnaissance over the Gilbert, Marshall and Mariannas Islands, and was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation for its work. Captain Stroh personally received the Air Medal, two Gold Stars, and the Distinguished Flying Cross for his part in the campaigns. 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
Criteria The European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, ... The European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946, under any of the following conditions: On permanent assignment within the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater; or, For service in a passenger status or on temporary duty status for 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days; or, For service in active combat in the European-African-Middle Eastern 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
On the outbreak of World War II, Robert Stroh was attached to the American Embassy in London as a special U. S. Naval Observer. He returned in 1942 to take command of the Photographic Interpretation School, Anacostia, and later served with Fleet Air Photo Squadron ONE.
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
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
After a brief tour of duty at Hampton Roads, Va., he saw sguadron duty aboard the USS PENSACOLA and the USS RANGER. Then he reported to Pearl Harbor where he was stationed until 1937. During this time he served with Scouting Squadron SIX-S, Bombing Squadron THREE-B, and Patrol Squadrons �??SIX F and EIGHT-F.
After a brief tour of duty at Hampton Roads, Va., he saw sguadron duty aboard the USS PENSACOLA and the USS RANGER. Then he reported to Pearl Harbor where he was stationed until 1937. During this time he served with Scouting Squadron SIX-S, Bombing Squadron THREE-B, and Patrol Squadrons â??SIX F and EIGHT-F.
After a brief tour of duty at Hampton Roads, Va., he saw sguadron duty aboard the USS PENSACOLA and the USS RANGER. Then he reported to Pearl Harbor where he was stationed until 1937. During this time he served with Scouting Squadron SIX-S, Bombing Squadron THREE-B, and Patrol Squadrons â??SIX F and EIGHT-F.
After a brief tour of duty at Hampton Roads, Va., he saw sguadron duty aboard the USS PENSACOLA and the USS RANGER. Then he reported to Pearl Harbor where he was stationed until 1937. During this time he served with Scouting Squadron SIX-S, Bombing Squadron THREE-B, and Patrol Squadrons SIX-F and EIGHT-F.
Graduating from Annapolis with the Class of '30, he was assigned to the USS ARKANSAS. He reported shortly afterwards to NAS, Pensacola for flight training and was awarded the wings of a Naval aviator on 25 January 1932.
Graduating from Annapolis with the Class of '30, he was assigned to the USS ARKANSAS. He reported shortly afterwards to NAS, Pensacola for flight training and was awarded the wings of a Naval aviator on 25 January 1932.
Graduating from Annapolis with the Class of '30, he was assigned to the USS ARKANSAS. He reported shortly afterwards to NAS, Pensacola for flight training and was awarded the wings of a Naval aviator on 25 January 1932.
CAPTAIN ROBERT J. STROH, USN
U.S.S. Saratoga (CVA-60)
Assumed Command 14 April 1956
Relieved 1 December 1956
SARATOGA'S first Commanding Officer was, appropriately enough, a native New Yorker. Born in New York City, Captain Stroh attended Evander Childs High School prior to entering the U. S. Naval Academy in 1926.
Graduating from Annapolis with the Class of '30, he was assigned to the USS ARKANSAS. He reported shortly afterwards to NAS, Pensacola for flight training and was awarded the wings of a Naval aviator on 25 January 1932.
After a brief tour of duty at Hampton Roads, Va., he saw sguadron duty aboard the USS PENSACOLA and the USS RANGER. Then he reported to Pearl Harbor where he was stationed until 1937. During this time he served with Scouting Squadron SIX-S, Bombing Squadron THREE-B, and Patrol Squadrons SIX-F and EIGHT-F.
Upon his return to the States, he was based on the carriers ENTERPRISE and YORKTOWN as a member of Bombing Squadrons EIGHT and SIX.
On the outbreak of World War II, Captain Stroh was attached to the American Embassy in London as a special U. S. Naval Observer. He returned in 1942 to take command of the Photographic Interpretation School, Anacostia, and later served with Fleet Air Photo Squadron ONE.
In 1943, he became CO of Photographic Squadron THREE. The squadron accomplished the major portion of the photographic reconnaissance over the Gilbert, Marshall and Mariannas Islands, and was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation for its work. Captain Stroh personally received the Air Medal, two Gold Stars, and the Distinguished Flying Cross for his part in the campaigns.
During the last year of the war, he served with ComAirPac as head of the Plans Division under Adm. John H. Towers, and was awarded the Legion of Merit for "exceptionally meritorious conduct" in that capacity.
His assignments after the war were as Executive Officer of the carrier HORNET; in the Office of CNO; as a student at the Air War College, Maxwell AFB; as Commander, Tactical Air Group TWO under Commander, Amphibious Forces, Atlantic.
In 1950, he became Commanding Officer of the USS VALCOUR (AVP-55) and in 1951, he reported to CinCLantFlt for duty in connection with the establishment of the Supreme Allied Command. He served on the staff of this command until August of 1953 when he reported as a student at the National War College in Washington, D. C.
Captain Stroh returned to the Navy Department to serve as Assistant for JCS and NATO matters in the office of the DCNO (Air), where he remained until July 27, 1955, when he received orders as Prospective Commanding Officer of CVA-60. He reported aboard as CO on 14 April 1956 when the carrier was commissioned.
After the long and difficult job of testing and shakedown, followed by fleet exercises in the Atlantic, Captain Stroh was ordered to report to the office of the Chief of Naval Operations, and was relieved of command of SARATOGA on 1 December 1956.