Guiler, Robert Pollock, III, LT

The USS Grampus (SS-207) left on her sixth war patrol 11 February 1943, operating off of New Britain. There are conflicting accounts of when she was sunk but she was declared missing 3 March 1943, and struck from the Navy list on 21 June 1943. Motor Lieutenant Guiler was listed as Missing in Action and later declared dead 19 January 1946.

Service number: 082674

Silver Star (1st)
General Orders: American Battle Monuments Commission
Action Date: February 8 - April 4, 1942
Service: Navy
Company: Torpedo Data Computer Operator
Division: U.S.S. Grampus (SS-207)
SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Robert P. Guiler, III (NSN: 0-82674), United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star for gallantry in action as Torpedo Data Computer Operator of the U.S.S. GRAMPUS (SS-207), during the FIRST War Patrol of that vessel in enemy controlled waters during the period 8 February 1942 to 4 April 1942. Lieutenant Guilder materially aided his Commanding Officer in conducting attacks and succeeding in sinking 20,000 tons of enemy Japanese shipping without casualty to personnel of his own command. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.