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Home Town Hartford, CT
Last Address Berlin, CT
Date of Passing Oct 14, 1972
Location of Interment Maple Cemetery - Berlin, Connecticut
Wall/Plot Coordinates Unknown
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Additional Information
Last Known Activity:
Submarine war patrols: USS Skipjack (SS-184) - 8th and 9th
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.
7 Dec 1941
Uss.Dolphin under the command of (Lt.Cdr. Gordon B. Rainer) was at Pearl Harbor when the Japanese attacked. She took the attacking enemy planes under fire, then commenced a patrol looking for their fleet in the local area.
24 Dec 1941
Uss.Dolphin 169 left Pearl Harbor for her first war patrol. She was ordered to patrol in the Marshall Islands area.
3 Feb 1942
Uss.Dolphin 169 ended her first war patrol when she returned to Pearl Harbor 14 May 1942
Uss.Dolphin 169 under new command of (Lt.Cdr. Royal Lawrence Rutter) left Pearl Harbor for her 2nd war patrol. She was ordered to patrol west of Midway during the pivotal battle 3-6 of June and from 8 to 11 June for some repairs, but then continued her patrol.
26 Jun 1942
Uss.Dolphin 169 (Lt.Cdr. R.L. Rutter) attacked a Japanese oiler with torpedoes south of Japan in position 31°00'N, 133°53'E. Dolphin claims two hits but Japanese records don't show any evidence of this.
24 Jul 1942
Uss.Dolphin 169 (Lt.Cdr. R.L. Rutter) ended her 2nd war patrol when she returned to Pearl Harbor.
12 Oct 1942
Uss.Dolphin 169 (Lt.Cdr. R.L. Rutter) left base for her 3th war patrol. She was to patrol of the Kuril Islands.
5 Dec 1942
Uss.Dolphin 169 (Lt.Cdr. R.L. Rutter) ended her 3th and last war patrol. With new construction submarines available for offensive war patrols, the older Dolphin was assigned to training duties.
