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Paul Cecil Stimson

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Paul Cecil Stimson

Birth
Death
13 Jul 1995 (aged 82)
Burial
Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA GPS-Latitude: 38.87838, Longitude: -77.06564
Plot
Section 59, Grave 692
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Navy Cross Citation
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Commander Paul Cecil Stimson (NSN: 0-77174), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. SEA ROBIN (SS-407), on the SECOND War Patrol of that submarine during the period 24 February 1945 to 29 April 1945, in enemy controlled waters off Singapore. Commander Stimson tenaciously attacked heavily escorted enemy shipping and sank approximately 15,000 tons. Through his experience and sound judgment Commander Stimson brought his ship safely back to port. His conduct throughout was an inspiration to his officers and men and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Navy Cross Citation
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Commander Paul Cecil Stimson (NSN: 0-77174), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. SEA ROBIN (SS-407), on the SECOND War Patrol of that submarine during the period 24 February 1945 to 29 April 1945, in enemy controlled waters off Singapore. Commander Stimson tenaciously attacked heavily escorted enemy shipping and sank approximately 15,000 tons. Through his experience and sound judgment Commander Stimson brought his ship safely back to port. His conduct throughout was an inspiration to his officers and men and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

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U.S. Navy
World War II
Korea
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